COACH (Continual Posting - Posting of this position does not necessarily indicate immediate opening) at Florence Unified School District #1 in Florence, AZ

Job description

Requirements: NHS Teaching Sport Skills, NHS Fundamental of Coaching Certificate, and NHS Concussion in Sports – What you need to know certificate Current CPR & First Aid Certification Fingerprint Background Clearance through DPS and FBI Has previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport. Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. Job goal: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence. General: The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not over-ride the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time risk injury factor and due process predicaments. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidelines to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment. Duties and Responsibilities: Has a thorough knowledge of the Athletic Policy approved by the Florence Unified Governing Board of Education. Has knowledge of existing system AIA Divisions and Section regulations. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Provides support to the vision and mission of the FUSD. Supports all other academic and athletic programs. Understands that it is unethical and unprofessional to degrade, criticize, and refuse to support or tamper with another coach's program. Coaches are expected to support other coaches. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance. Staff Responsibilities: Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation. Student Responsibilities: Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant. Inform your athletes at the beginning of each season of your special training rules with their consequences and post these for all to see. Send a copy to the A.D. office. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct. By his/her presence at all practices, games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on the proper forms and submits to the athletic office within 24 hours. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians. Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contacts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection. Operates through the A.D.'s office for early dismissal PRIOR to trips. Keeps pertinent and accurate statistics of individual athletes and teams as necessary for school and state records. Compiles the season records, final team rosters and team/individual achievements at the end of their respective seasons. Forms are available in the A.D.'s office. Immediately reports AIA and HS rule violations to the Athletic Director. Supplies the A.D.'s office with an accurate number of athletes traveling on meal trips no later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday during the course of the season. Failure to do so