Coach
Guide participating student athletes in the achievement of a high level of skill, discipline, sportsmanship and citizenship. To oversee and promote the athletic program in accordance with NFHS, IHSA and RPS #205 Board Policies and athletic handbook.
Supervisory responsibilities: None
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Ensuring all actions are in concert with Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan
- Participating in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job
- Performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
- Planning and communicating with assistant coaching staff regarding practice schedule and competition strategies which ensure the health, physical well-being and success of student athletes
- Coordinating fundraisers, athletic activity account deposits and distribution of funds in accordance with Board Policy
- Managing the distribution and collection of uniforms and sport specific inventory
- Ensuring that all student athletes are in compliance with District requirements including athletic physicals, student code of conduct, athletic fees paid, academic eligibility and all other standards included in the district athletic handbook
- Modeling/instilling values of sportsmanship, citizenship and teamwork
- Assisting with the selection of assistant and volunteer coaches
- Properly supervising student athletes during all related activities and events
- Maintaining individual and team statistics and records
- Planning and implementing a seasonal awards recognition program through the building athletic office
- Engaging in sport specific professional development education
- Implementing programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals to their feeder programs and working closely with the strength and conditioning coach
Qualifications:
- Valid Illinois Teachers Certificate and/or Meets IHSA Criteria (Qualification of Coaches 2.070)
- Previous coaching experience preferred
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
- Ability to accurately record and manage information
- Knowledge of industry standards and new approaches
- Ability to work independently under broad or limited supervision
- Ability to establish priorities appropriately, demonstrating an understanding of the urgency of tasks and the impact of tasks
- Demonstrates integrity, honesty, responsibility, and loyalty in the performance of all tasks
- Ability to take responsibility for his or her team assignments
- Ability to use clear, concise language to provide timely and accurate written and oral communication
Working conditions:
- Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel
- Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work