What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletics: Head Coach - Middle School 26/27 SY position at Seattle Public Schools?
JOB
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of
Under the direction of the building Principal and with direction from the building Intramural Secondary Stipend holder, plans, organizes, manages, promotes and evaluates, including providing guidance, instruction and experience to enhance students' personal, physical and social growth and development. This position may be held in addition to a classroom teaching or other work assignment.
Professional references are required within this application. Please ensure you include three individuals whom have observed your work within the recent past. Please include your current or most recent supervisor within the application.
Compensation
21.30 per hour. The budget for coaching hours is in alignment with the current coaching pay stipend salary schedule. Prior to working hours and submitting timesheets for hours that will exceed the budget, please obtain approval from your school AD and Athletics Department.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES- Prepares student-athletes mentally and physically for athletic competition.
- Enhances student athlete's personal, physical and social growth and development in a culturally diverse environment.
- Plans and supervises scheduled workouts and games for assigned team.
- Instructs participants in the skills and techniques of the position played in the sport.
- Keeps abreast of current sport knowledge and coaching techniques in designated sport by attending clinics and reviewing related literature.
- Maintains current knowledge of WIAA and Metro rules, regulations and bylaws.
- Attends Varsity contests as requested and provides support for the Head Coach in decision making and management of assigned sports events.
- Assists the Head Coach in management of District-owned equipment, maintenance of records, issuing athletic awards and other functions associated with promotion and management of the designated sport program.
- Attends meetings and clinics as required by the Athletic Department, including attending the League pre-season coaches meeting and annual WIAA sponsored rule clinics as they apply to the particular sport.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective?functioning of the work unit.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of
Basic rules, strategies, coaching techniques and skills of the designated sport- Effective behavior management techniques, team dynamics and group learning
Coaching and motivating athletes- Effective communication, organizing activities and giving instructions
Relate to students, staff, administration and the public in a multi-ethnic environment- To be fair and consistent when working with students
- To maintain accurate records and supervise fundraising activities
Requires stamina and endurance; requires physical exertion associated with demonstrating techniques; required to travel between sites