Head Coach/Sponsor

Job Title:                    Head Coach or Sponsor

Reports to:                Activities Director

FLSA Status:             ✓ Exempt Salaried     Non-Exempt Hourly  

Status:                        Full Time                    ✓ Part Time                Hourly                         ✓ Salary         

Date Revised:             August 2025

Essential Functions

Under the general supervision of the Activities Director, the head coach or sponsor teaches groups or individuals in the fundamentals of a sport/activity.  This also includes the demonstration of techniques and methods of participation.  The head coach or sponsor also evaluates the participants' strengths and weaknesses to improve the participants’ technique to prepare them for competition or possible recruitment.

• Serve as the chief executive of the activities or athletics program.
• Evaluate assistant coaches or assistant sponsors.
• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport or activity involved.
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practice in season; organize tryouts for new members, organize summer camps (attend summer performance); attend contests as scheduled; help create all routines used in performances.
• Communicate with the activities coordinator in multiple ways to keep him/her abreast of issues/concerns/or needs including communications with individuals, team members, and/or parents/guardians/family members when necessary.
• Help with the organization of fundraising; oversee fundraising that requires students to work a location.
• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate; follow school district procedures when purchasing these items.
• Maintain necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork including waivers.
• Oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport or activity is conducted at all times that students are present.  This includes supervision of individuals and team members.
• Following all district and related policies and procedures for safety and security.
• Establish performance criteria and expectations for eligibility in competition and participation in the sport or activity.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
• Serve as an ambassador for the district.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Coaching certificate required.
• Prior experience in the activity/sport as a participant or coach, preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Self-motivated to accomplish duties without supervision.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to establish positive relationships.

Physical Requirements:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Terms of Employment:

• Season/activity schedule including applicable preseason and postseason activities
• Salary/stipend set forth in the Schedule B matrix

EVALUATION:

The Activities Director will evaluate the job performance of this position in accordance with federal and state law, board policy, and the preceding job description.

DISCLAIMER:

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the personnel in this position.  These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and regulate the work of employee under his/her supervision.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is the policy of the Center Point-Urbana Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Title IX Coordinator at 106 West Webster Street, Wyoming, Iowa, 52362 or by calling 319-259-5340.  The Board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.