Activities / Athletics

Job Description:

HEAD COACH AND ASSISTANT COACH / FENCING

CHESHIRE HIGH SCHOOL

SPORTS SEASON: 12/02/2024 - 03/16/2025

Primary Function:

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem, and possess the ability to teach basic skills.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.

• Plans and schedules with the Athletic Director the regular program of practice in season (including holiday or vacation periods).

• Works closely with the Athletic Director in scheduling interscholastic contests.

• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate.

• Maintains and completes necessary attendance forms, insurance records, accident reports and similar paperwork.

• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.

• Establishes written rules and regulations in consultation with the Athletic Director and/or principal, for distribution to all squad members prior to the start of the season.

• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and imposes penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.

• Provides for the orderly distribution and collection of all athletic equipment.

• Evaluates assistant coaches and program and submit written reports to the Athletic Director at the conclusion of their season.

• Conforms to the rules and regulations as stated in the coaches manual and/or teachers manual.

• Performs such other duties as are consistent with the nature of the position and as may be requested by the Athletic Director and/or principal.

Qualifications:

High School diploma

CPR and First Aid Certificates

Valid 5-Year Coaching Connecticut certification or the ability to qualify

Reports To: Athletic Director and/or Principal

Salary: In accordance with the Agreement Between the Cheshire Board of Education and the Education Association of Cheshire. Head Coach Stipend $6,709. Assistant Coach Stipend $4,371.

To Apply: Please apply online at www.applitrack/cheshire/onlineapp Job ID#2459 and #2460