POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
February 23, 2026
 

POSITION: Adapted Sports Coach- Internal 

LOCATION:  District Athletics

JOB SUMMARY:
The Adapted Sports Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing adapted athletic programs for students with disabilities within the Dougherty County School System (DCSS). This position advances DCSS's commitment to equity, access, and inclusive athletic programming by providing structured, competitive, and safe opportunities for participation in wheelchair handball, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair football. The Adapted Sports Coach is expected to uphold DCSS Athletics standards, policies, and expectations while fostering a positive, student-centered environment that promotes skill development, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a current Dougherty County School System employee;
2. Experience supervising students in a school, athletic, or structured activity setting.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

1. Ability to operate groundskeeping and maintenance equipment safely;
2. Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials as required;
3. Ability to work a flexible schedule, as work hours may include early mornings, evenings;
4. weekends, and holidays depending on athletic events and seasonal demands;
5. Experience working with students with disabilities;
6. Knowledge of adapted or wheelchair sports;
7. Previous coaching or athletic program experience;

8. CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

    

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan, organize, and conduct practices and competitions for assigned adapted sports programs;
2. Instruct student-athletes in sport-specific skills including wheelchair mobility, passing, shooting, ball handling, positioning, and game awareness;
3. Utilize modified rules, adaptive equipment, and differentiated instructional strategies appropriate for students with disabilities;
4. Ensure the safety and supervision of all student-athletes during practices, competitions, and related activities;
5. Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, character development, and inclusive participation;
6. Maintain accurate rosters, attendance records, and eligibility documentation in accordance with DCSS guidelines;
7. Assist with scheduling, event coordination, and program communication as needed;
8. Supervise student-athletes during transportation and dismissal in accordance with district procedures;
9. Maintain compliance with all DCSS policies, procedures, and applicable state or governing body regulations;
10. Complete required district trainings and maintain required certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods;
2. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
3. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

REPORTS TO:  Adapted Sports Coordinator/Director of Athletics 

SALARY RANGE:  Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Applications will be reviewed upon submission. To ensure consideration, please submit all required application materials by March 2, 2026.

 INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.

  THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY.

The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

 Dougherty County School System uses Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

About Us:
The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 21 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), 4 learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.

Important Note:
This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.