Geary County USD 475
Job Description
Classification:
Certified/Classified/Rule 10
Division/Department:
Secondary Athletics
Job
Category:
Coach
FLSA:
Certified-Exempt/Classified-Non Exempt
Title:
Head Girls Volleyball Coach at Fort Riley
Middle School
Qualifications:
*Knowledge of the principles of effective teaching
*Knowledge of the fundamentals of the game
*Coaching experience is
preferred
*Playing experience in high School and/or College
preferred
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*Knowledge of district and state athletic guidelines
*Good health & physical condition must be able to lift 50
pounds
*
Current TB skin test on file
*CPR and First Aid
Certification-Required
*Bloodborne Pathogens
Training-Required
*Valid driver's license
Reports
To:
Building/District Athletic Director
Building Principal
Supervises:
Student Athletes and Assistant Coaches
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE:
The Head Coach is responsible for working with
coaches/athletic directors at all levels to design,
implement, and maintain a cohesive 7-12 athletic program in
his/her respective sport that supports the district
philosophy for athletics.
PERFORMANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Have thorough knowledge of
district and Kansas State High School Activities
Association (KSHSAA) policies/guidelines.
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Assist principals and athletic
directors in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, placing,
evaluating and developing all assistant coaches in the
program.
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Effectively collaborate with
stakeholders at all levels to establish a comprehensive
program that develops fundamental skills related to their
sport.
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Conduct themselves in a way by
action and public communications that reflects confidence
and respect for Geary County Schools USD 475.
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Emphasize academic excellence,
set high standards, and continually monitor their student
athlete's academic progress.
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Help prepare student athletes
for the next level, be aware of KSHSAA, NCAA, NAIA and
NJCAA eligibility requirements and make student athletes
aware of the opportunities available to them.
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Complete pre-season planning
well in advance of starting date for the season.
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Organize and conduct effective meetings
before, during, and after the season.
These meetings can be used to prevent,
solve, or manage problems of the group, present new
coaching techniques, develop procedures, and/or address
issues about the sports curriculum.
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Provide guidance and leadership to assistant
coaches, student managers, and statisticians as to their
expectations and assigned duties.
Cooperate fully with maintenance staff,
transportation staff, and others similarly involved in
overall program.
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Provide a safe environment for
practice and games.
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Use sound and acceptable
teaching practices and coaching techniques.
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Run well-organized practice
sessions utilizing staff to maximum potential.
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Prepare and implement a
well-organized game plan.
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Adhere to and follow sound
training principles.
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Adhere to a highly efficient
and technically sound program of injury prevention and
rehabilitation. When injuries occur, follow a prescribed
routine and maintain good communications with patient,
trainer, doctor, and parents.
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Develop a sound system for
uniform/equipment accountability, including inventory,
repair, reconditioning, and replacement.
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Complete all paperwork,
reports, and other documents required by the athletic
director/principal.
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Establish a dialogue with
athletic director to maintain and purchase equipment,
uniforms and request facilities repair services when
needed.
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Attend meetings as required by
athletic director/principal.
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Head Coaches are responsible
for all other duties designated by the athletic
director/principal
CRITICAL SKILLS:
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Ability to maintain regular
attendance and report at the requested time.
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Ability to work constructively
and cooperatively with others.
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Ability to respond to
information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful
manner.
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Ability to manage job
responsibilities while meeting established
deadlines.
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Ability to supervise student
athletes in multiple settings including but not limited to
locker room, gym, bus, and other facilities in and out of
district
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Ability to attend all games in
and out of district including playoffs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
The employee performing the duties of this position is
frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop,
and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to
manually lift, move, or carry up to 35 pounds. The
employee is required to interact with staff and meet the
demands of several different people. The employee is
responsible for the work output of others. The employee
frequently works extended hours.
Vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus.
Term of
Employment:
August - October
Salary
Range:
Extra Pay/Extra Duty Schedule
Evaluation
Frequency:
Job performance will be evaluated at the end
of each season
Updated 7-3-12