St. Louis Public Schools Saint Louis , MO 63150
Posted 3 weeks ago
Position Title: Head Coach
Payroll/Personnel Type: Seasonal
Reports to: Athletic Director
Shift Length: Varies
Union Eligibility: Eligible
Position Summary:
To assist each student/athlete in achieving a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.
Essential Functions:
Adheres to all adopted Board of Education policies
Adheres to all MSHSAA policies and PHL Coaches Handbook
Serves in a leadership capacity to the community program
Responsible with Athletic Director for all matters relating to the organization, administration and philosophy of the sport under his/her supervision
Develops a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about his/her sport
Recommends to the Athletic Director teams that may be scheduled
Oversees the high school program in his/her sport
Follows established academic and citizenship performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition
Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times
Maintains an accurate and current team & program roster and submits copies to the Athletic Director
Maintains accurate statistics, records and results of the season
Maintains competency in MSHSAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport
Records, submits and maintains necessary MSHSAA and PHL forms and paperwork
Encourages students to participate in multiple activities
Works cooperatively with coaches/sponsors to facilitate student participation
Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms
Inspects and observes activities on district property and during school activities, as possible, for correct safety procedures and to correct any unsafe practices and conditions immediately if injury may be imminent and to report all other potential safety hazards to their supervisors
Performs other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assists Athletic Director in recruiting and hiring all assistant coaches
Evaluates all assistant, sub-varsity, and volunteer coaches in his/her sport
Assigns duties to coaching staff
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate with families, students, and school employees
Knowledge of relevant sport and its rules and regulations
Ability to provide positive and constructive coaching and feedback to athletes
Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate success in area of application
Experience:
Education:
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 function
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books, equipment, uniforms, and AV/VCR carts
The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus
The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff
The employee is frequently required to drive throughout the district and to events
Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is routinely performed in a typical gym, field, game, or practice setting
Very limited or no exposure to physical risk
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
In connection with hiring for this position the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or national origin.
SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but you'll want to check out www.slps.org/careers for all of the details.
Fully-paid health insurance for self
$30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff)
$40,000 group term life insurance
Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
Pension plan
Robust wellness programs
Please note benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.
St. Louis Public Schools