Head Custodian

Job Title

Our Mission: Empowering minds, shaping future leaders. Our Vision: We are dedicated to a culture of excellence that enables individuals to reach their full potential. Firmly rooted in our community, our goal is to be a premier institution that fosters greatness in every member while proactively addressing the needs of our school community.

LOCATION: Local School as assigned

REPORTS TO: Principal and Athletic Director

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TERMS: Supplemented according to board-approved supplement schedule Certified teaching duties preferred; multiple subject areas available Other Coaching responsibilities possible

Job Goal

• To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, mental attitudes, strategy, and physical training necessary to achieve individual and team success
• To provide leadership for students and staff in the development of moral values, good sportsmanship, fair play, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, and self-confidence

Qualifications

1. Valid Alabama teaching certificate.
2. Previous coaching experience and experience in the sport to be coached
3. Employment in the school system preferred
4. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .
5. Knowledge of the Board's athletics policies and procedures, school rules, and state and/or regional athletic association rules.
6. Knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade level assigned.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and peers.
8. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
9. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups
10. Knowledge of first aid and safety procedures.
11. Knowledge of coaching principles and knowledge of the assigned sport.
12. Ability to evaluate the performance of assistant coaches and determine their effectiveness.
13. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform the position's essential functions.
14. Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
15. Ability to use technology to communicate, manage data, and produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
16. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
17. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities

Coach as Learner

1. Continue as a life-long learner.
2. Model lifelong learning and curiosity.
3. Participate in professional learning activities in the area of coaching
4. Collaborate with colleagues.
5. Learn and utilize new strategies and techniques
6. Give attention to student athletes' grades, school conduct, and overall well-being.
7. Assists athletes in their post-secondary education selections.

Coach as Relationship Builder

1. Create a positive culture
2. Value and respect each student-athlete
3. Recognize the potential in each student-athlete
4. Consistently encourage and support each student-athlete to reach his/her fullest potential.
5. Ensure fair and impartial treatment of all student-athletes.
6. Work with the principals, coaches, athletes in other sports, faculty, and staff to establish and maintain good sportsmanship standards in the school.
7. Work with the principals, assistant coaches, and boosters to improve and maintain existing facilities.
8. Foster good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.
9. Coordinate practice areas, competition areas, training facilities, and meeting spaces with the principal and other school system personnel.

Coach as Designer and Facilitator

1. Display a broad technical competence in the area of coaching.
2. Coordinate with the principal and athletic director to formulate budgets and submit them to the principal for approval; operate within the established budget for the sport.
3. Design conferences, clinics, and meetings to develop staff abilities and skills.
4. Maintain discipline, adjust grievances, and work to increase morale and cooperation.
5. Establish schedules for practices, games, transportation, tournaments, and special events according to school and system guidelines.
6. Report athletic injuries according to Board policy and school procedures.

Coach as Role Model and Leader

1. Demonstrate support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
2. Serve as a role model and work toward developing good character and desirable attitudes among students.
3. Demonstrate a strong desire to win and accomplish the work necessary.
4. Administer the designated sport for the school.
5. Determine student-athlete eligibility and ensure the completion of forms, reports, or other documentation to complete this task.
6. Assist in processing a proper insurance plan for athletes.
7. Approve and submit for final approval the purchases of all equipment and uniforms bought for the sport and ensure proper purchasing procedures.
8. Make recommendations to principals and the personnel department in selecting and assigning assistant coaches.
9. Ensure that all rules and regulations of the Alabama High School Athletic Association and any board regulations regarding athletics are enforced.
10. Delegate specific duties to assistant coaches and supervise the implementation of program plans.
11. Ensure proper professional and ethical behavior from all assistant coaches and volunteers at all times.
12. Approve all sales and advertising campaigns to benefit the sport.
13. Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants in the athletic program to the maximum extent possible.
14. Maintain inventory records and is accountable for all equipment for the sport; arranges for issuing, storing, reconditioning, and properly discarding equipment.

Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated following provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Pike Road Board of Education policy on the evaluation of personnel.