Head Outdoor Track

Overview

Waterbury Public Schools

Job Assignment

Title:

Kennedy High School Head Coach

Extracurricular

Schedule:

Appendix B

Head Outdoor Track Coach - Winter

Division/Department:
Athletics

STIPEND: $5,681

CLOSING DATE:
October 25, 2024

Summary Of Assignment:
This job assignment is accountable for instructing student athletes in a specific sports activity and providing leadership in helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, and appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

• Certificate of Completion for Module 15 or 51 from the Connecticut Coaching Education Program.
• Connecticut State Department of Education Coach permit or Temporary Coach permit.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Life Guard Certification-Swimming Only.
• Successful completion of pre-employment process.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

• Considerable knowledge of the specific assigned sport;
• Knowledge of care and treatment of athletic injuries;
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior;
• Knowledge of the federal, State and Board policies and regulations regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action;
• Basic skills in equipment repair and maintenance as applicable;
• Coaching skills;
• Effective, active listening skills;
• Organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Public speaking skills;
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to diffuse potentially volatile situations;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
• Ability to physically perform essential functions;
• Ability to work assigned hours;
• Ability to work effectively with others;
• Leadership ability;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Assists players in the care and prevention of injuries;
• Assists the Director of Sports, when necessary, in scheduling contests and transportation as applicable;
• Assumes primary responsibility for field or court preparation;
• Attends all sessions, contests and city league meetings;
• Attends clinics, camps, and seminars as required;
• Attends coaches and rules interpretation meetings;
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for successful performance in the assigned sport;
• Collects all uniforms and equipment at the end of the season;
• Collects and maintains permission slips and medical awareness forms from athletes;
• Communicates with classroom teachers to encourage individual success of each player;
• Complies with Board policies and District procedures in the development and maintenance of the interscholastic athletics program;
• Conducts oneself with tact and diplomacy;
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and imposes penalties for breach of such standards by individual students;
• Enforces eligibility requirements;
• Ensures appropriate attire at practices and events;
• Ensures practice and repetition of fundamentals;
• Ensures proper care of equipment;
• Ensures proper organization of practices and drills;
• Ensures safety of students;
• Ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely manner;
• Evaluates assistant coaches and assigned program and submits written reports to the Director at the conclusion of their season;
• Evaluates players;
• Follows all applicable State laws and CIAC regulations as outlined in the CIAC Handbook;
• Follows District procedures in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in assigned sport;
• In consultation with Director of Sports, trains, and evaluates all assistant coaches;
• Instructs and supervises team managers in game and practice preparation;
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents;
• Is encouraged to tape and review game films;
• Maintains and completes necessary attendance forms, accident reports and similar paperwork;
• Maintains and tracks repairs of all equipment;
• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student athlete grades for eligibility purposes, etc.;
• Maintains satisfactory attendance;
• Manages…