UPA Middle School Boys Track Coach

UPA Middle School Boys Track Coach

This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in athletics.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Confer regularly with School Operations Managers, School Principal or their designees regarding matters related to student attendance and welfare.
• Essential functions involve communicating with parents, students, staff, etc. in person, by telephone or letter for the purpose of providing information on a variety of attendance issues and meeting district and state absence notification requirements.
• Maintains a variety of attendance records, schedules, and files (manual and computer) for the purpose of providing reliable information in compliance with district policies.
• Prepares a variety of reports and written materials for the purpose of conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures.
• Processes documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of individuals for the purpose of providing information and/or directions as may be required.
• Recommend pupil referrals to the school principal or designee for such agencies as the child guidance clinics, family services and placement agencies, and to other institutions and school as directed.
• Assist the principal or School Attendance Team with coordinating, referring and submitting the School Attendance Review Board referrals to District School Attendance Review Board.
• Participate in in-service training of school personnel in matters related to student attendance and welfare.
• Enforce the district's rules and regulations related to school attendance.

Qualifications include:

• Associates degree required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience working with children in an educational setting
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and community
• Working with district/state/federal laws and regulations relating to child welfare and attendance

Knowledge and abilities include:

• Knowledge of youth programs, school and community activities
• Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Office procedures, fax, printer, computer and copier
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with the community at large, including parents and students
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to effectively organize, manage, and direct the work of others; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Demonstrates U Preps Core Values:

• We work well by ourselves and teams
• We care about people
• Our actions have a purpose
• We think big and do
• Learning is exciting