Jay Public Schools

Job Description

Athletic Coach

 

Reports to:                    Athletic Director

 

Supervises:                   Assigned assistant coaches and volunteers  

 

Qualifications:             Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate

                                        Current CPR certification

                                        Current first aid certification

                                        Current driver / safety education certificatin

                                               

Job Goal:                       Promote excellent athletic performance in a safe and sportsmanlike manner.

 

Employment Terms:  10 month 

 

FLSA Classification:   Exempt

 

Evaluation:                   Annually by athletic director 

 

Physical Demands:    This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

 

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; run, walk, jump; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds

 

Occasional Requirements: Ability to administer CPR

 

Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

 

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1.         Consult with the athletic director and school principal to set practice and competition schedules and participation rules.  Systematically disseminate the information to players and parents.

 

2.         Supervise the use of assigned equipment, facilities, locker rooms, etc. and ensure that it is properly locked when not in use.  Return all equipment at the end of the season in storage-ready condition. 

 

3.         Promptly notify the athletic director of any equipment or facility replacement/repair needs.

 

4.         Set and require high standards of good sportsmanship and safety from all players on and off the field.

 

5.         Promptly notify the athletic director of any athlete injuries or other significant incidents.

 

6.         Coordinate attendance and related travel for away games with the athletic director.

 

7.         Coordinate off season training and conditioning with the athletic director and other coaches.

 

 

8.         Comply with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.

 

9.         Utilize professional behavior in all school related interactions.

 

10.       Perform all other tasks as requested by supervisor.