We are creating excelling schools where there is a laser-like focus on the Essential Elements of Instruction and moving each student to the next academic level.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• To provide leadership, supervision, and organization to facilitate an athletic program.
• To develop team objectives that further the mission of the WHS Athletic Department in conjunction with the principles of Pursuing Victory with Honor.
• To ensure the health, safety, and security of the student athletes at all times.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Pre-season responsibilities

• Work with the athletic director on the timely employment of assistant coaches and volunteers;
• Ensure staff attends the mandatory in-services and have certifications prior to first day;
• Prior to student participation in any supervised activities, ensure all students are properly cleared to participate;
• Assure team and athletic department policies and procedures are followed by all coaching staff;
• Conduct a meeting for all parents outlining expectations of athletes for the season;
• Conduct a pre-season athlete meeting regarding all team rules, department policies and procedures;
• Inspects facilities for cleanliness and safety.

2. In-season responsibilities

• Administer all phases of the assigned sport;
• Provide for the proper care and use of equipment and facilities;
• Organize and implement all practice plans;
• Maintain appropriate inventory control for all school and district equipment;
• Communicate appropriately with students, parents, staff and media;
• Supervise athletes at all times when they are involved in sport activities;
• Continually encourage and model positive and healthy lifestyle for students;
• Provide leadership for assistant coaches at all levels within the sport;
• Present professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service;
• Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports;
• Monitor activities on the field or court to prevent accidents;
• Follow emergency action plan and procedures established in the event of an emergency;
• Responsible for the availability and safekeeping of emergency equipment (rescue tubes, backboard, signs and other equipment).

3. Post-season responsibilities

• Inventory and store all equipment;
• Evaluate all assistants and share the evaluation with each AD;
• Conduct off-season conditioning and practice sessions, including spring and summer practices as outlined in AIA regulations.

• Ability to perform rescue actions, administer first aid and CPR;
• Complies with all rules, regulations and policies of the Governing Board
• Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Arizona Teaching Certificate or NFHS Level 1 Coaching Certification;
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and NFHS Concussion Awareness Certificate;
• Must possess current First Aid and CPR Training Certification;

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in the sport;
• Previous experience or training in a related setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• To perform the job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Computer Skills – Demonstrated competency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing.
• Communication Skills – Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.  Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Math Ability – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.  Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear.  The employee occasionally will stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the supervisor. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Wickenburg Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.  Wickenburg Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.