Position Summary: Under direct supervision of
Athletic director and building principal, conduct a well-organized,
well-disciplined energetic program.
Promote good citizenship and community involvement as well as provide
leadership, and oversee all coaching duties delegated to him for an
interscholastic program operating under NJSIAA operating bylaws and
regulations. Direct and coordinating all aspects of training, preparing and
planning for an athletic competition, fiscal management and program activities.
Qualifications: Teacher
Certification/Coaching experience/knowledge of NJSIAA bylaws and regulations
Essential Duties: The Head Coach has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated
with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are
performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the
framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State
Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District,
and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all
of which he/she is expected to be familiar. As well, the position is
responsible for duties commonly
associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or
through the proper delegation of authority.
Position
Objective:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provide athletes with team goals, standards of
performance and code of conduct.
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Promoting the general welfare of the team and help
student athletes achieve both team and personal goals.
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Interview and hire and evaluate qualified
individuals that will best fit the Nutley program.
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Delegate proper authority to all staff members
making sure they understand their role and job description.
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Organize, prepare, and conduct individual and
team practices, training and competition in order to properly prepare for
week-to-week opponents.
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Direct all aspect, areas and components of the
their program (i.e. defense, offense, and various individual positions).
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Coordinating all strategic aspects of the
program.
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Represent program at various in and out of
school events, programs, and responsibilities.
Including but not limited to fundraising, student activities groups,
parents, media, public relations.
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Manage daily operations of their program, as
well as direct, supervise and coordinate all administrative aspects.
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Direct various evaluation programs both athletic
and academic on a day to day, week to week and season to season basis.
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Organize and direct proper college recruitment
procedures.
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Direct and implement a well-organized and
effective off-season training program.
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Develop relationships with parents and the
community.
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Oversee all aspects of the financial operation
of the program.
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Perform miscellaneous job related duties as
assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
REPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED:
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Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of
their sport.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing.
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Knowledge of college recruitment methods and
techniques.
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Knowledge of NJSIAA guidelines and regulations.
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Ability to lead and guide high school athletes
in area of specialty.
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Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce
safety procedures.
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Ability to make administrative /procedural decisions
and judgments.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a
diverse community.
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Ability to foster a cooperative work
environment.
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Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
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Knowledge of the school, community and the
people who live and work in it.
Evaluation of
Performance: Performance of this
position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey
Administrative Code and Board of Education policy.
Additional Responsibilities:
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal
or superintendent may assign or delegate.
Evaluation: Performance in this position will be
evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on supervision and
evaluation.
Computer Skills: Proficient in computer applications pertinent
to support the position.
Physical Demands: The
physical demands described in this job description 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.
Work Environment: The
work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.