JOB GOAL
Guide and assist students in learning skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES shall include, but not be limited to the following:
- Meet and instruct assigned activities in the locations and times designated
- Create an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Prepare for assignments
- Encourage students to set and maintain acceptable standards of behavior
- Employ a variety of techniques to enhance the activity
- Assist students to become self-directed learners
- Understand and apply knowledge about student growth and development in order to provide maximum student learning
- Implement the District’s philosophy of education
- Enforce safety precautions and guidelines to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
- Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by laws, District policy and administrative regulations
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student behavior and conduct
- Enforce and follow the policies and administrative regulations of the District
- Has responsibility for the overall supervision of the program, including freshman, sophomore and junior varsity teams
- Is in charge of assigning duties of assistant coaches working in the program and conducting certain aspects of their evaluation
- Is responsible for keeping practice periods for the sport within reason and with due consideration to the coaching staff and welfare of participants
- Is responsible for the general upkeep, protection and inventory of equipment under his/her jurisdiction
- Writes at the end of the season an annual report evaluating the program with recommendations for improvements
- Is responsible for recommending purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate
- Has a shared responsibility for striving to build good sportsmanship and developing good public relations in the school and community
- Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season
- Oversees the safety condition of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present
- Promotes the sport by prompt and accurate score reporting to the local media
- Cooperates with all other coaches in providing the optimum sports program possible under existing conditions
- Keeps abreast of new developments, innovative ideas and techniques by attendance at clinic workshops and readings in the field
- Performs other duties as related to their assignments as designated by the Principal and/or the Athletic Director
- Enforces discipline and sportsman like behavior at all times establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
- Encourages good sportsmanship and desirable pupil/teacher relationships
- Be certain that all team members under their direction have successful passed a physical examination, have parental permission and an insurance statement signed
- Thoroughly explains eligibility requirements and participation rules to all squad members. If a violation occurs, make sure you discuss it with the athlete. Don’t assume he/she knows the consequences, procedures and resources. Due process must be utilized.
- Is responsible for clearing with the Athletic Director, the departure time for trips that involve loss of school time, and for seeing that the faculty is given adequate and appropriate notice
- Should see that all participants have transportation home when returning from road trips in late evening hours
- Monitors the eligibility status of all team members. Provide opportunities for remediation such as study sessions, tutoring, etc.
- Develop guidelines for team try-outs, cuts and practice schedule
- Maintain accurate team and individual records
- Assist in development of match schedule
- Develop budget
- Inventory and maintain equipment
- Plan and implement fundraisers as needed
- Drive district vehicles to away matches
- Work with local golf course management to develop guidelines for use of golf facility
- Provide information and encouragement for players to seek individual instruction
- Perform all duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Required:
Special Criteria
Professional appearance and demeanor
Basic Skills
- Understanding of golf techniques, etiquette and course management (strategy).
- Capable of modeling skills and techniques
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
Reasoning ability
Ability to apply principles of reason and logic for problem-solving purposes.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
High School Head Coaching Requirements:
Head Coaches must have completed the requirements below before starting:
High School Varsity Assistant, JV, and FR Coaches and Middle School Coaches*:
Must have completed before starting:
Volunteer Coaches*:
Must have completed before starting:
*Coaches are not to be on the field/court until Human Resources has cleared them
**Age Requirement: All paid, and volunteer coaches must be 21 years of age, EXCEPT, If the applicant is an FHUSD graduate and/or former student-athlete at that school, we may approve them younger than 21 but must be at least 18. Written verification from the Athletic Director is required.
Definitions:
NFHS – National Federation of State High School Associations courses are available Online.
IVP FPCC – Identity Verified Prints Fingerprint Clearance Card available through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.