| Location | Sheridan, WY |
Head
Coach
FLSA
STATUS
Exempt
POSITION
SUMMARY
The
job
of
Head
Coach
is
done
for
the
purpose(s)
of
designing
and
implementing
the
athletic
program
for
the
assigned
sport
at
the
secondary
school
level
in
accordance
with
applicable
rules
and
regulations;
providing
supervision
of
other
coaching
personnel;
providing
supervision
of
students
during
all
aspects
of
the
program;
using
sound
instructional
techniques
in
overseeing
program
activities;
serving
as
a
positive
role
model
to
student
athletes;
and
serving
in
a
liaison
capacity
for
the
school
and
program
with
other
schools
both
within
and/or
outside
the
district,
to
the
community,
and
to
various
organizations.
Individuals
in
this
job
classification
are
assigned
to
a
position
for
a
specific
sport
at
the
varsity
level
and
oversee
the
respective
athletic
program
for
the
junior
varsity
and/or
freshman
level.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
Analyzes
opposition's
strategies
for
game/event
prior
to
and/or
during
athletic
events
as
appropriate
for
the
purpose
of
assessing
the
opposition's
strengths
and
weaknesses
for
developing
game
plan/approach.
Assesses
student
athletes
for
the
purpose
of
providing
feedback
to
students
on
their
individual
performance
and/or
determining
team
placement.
Attend
a
variety
of
meetings,
workshops,
conferences,
etc.
for
the
purpose
of
receiving
and
conveying
information
related
to
their
role.
Conducts
a
variety
of
supporting
activities
(e.g.
parent
orientations,
recognition
events,
banquets,
etc.)
for
the
purpose
of
providing
information
regarding
the
program
and/or
recognizing
participants'
accomplishments.
Develops
game
strategies/plans
for
the
purpose
of
preparing
the
team
and
individual
student
athletics
for
the
competition.
Develops
team
and
individual
practice
regimes
for
student
athletes
(e.g.
strength,
speed,
agility,
nutritional,
injury
prevention,
etc.)
for
the
purpose
of
enhancing
and
improving
their
performance.
Evaluates
facility
and
playing
field
for
potential
hazards,
inadequate
equipment,
etc.
for
the
purpose
of
implementing
and/or
assisting
in
making
modifications
or
recommendations
that
would
reduce
the
risk
of
injury.
Guides
other
coaching
personnel
as
may
be
appropriate
in
instructional
techniques,
organization
of
practices,
supervision
guidelines
and
responsibilities,
etc.
for
the
purpose
of
providing
guidance
and
mentoring.
Identifies
appropriate
uses
of
program
funding
(e.g.
school
budget,
booster
clubs,
athletic
clubs,
tax
credit
account,
etc.)
for
the
purpose
of
addressing
program
needs
in
compliance
with
state
and
district
policies
and
practices.
Identifies
program
needs
for
the
purpose
of
providing
recommendations
of
expenditures
for
activities,
equipment,
supplies,
etc.
that
will
enhance
the
assigned
athletic
program.
Implements
practice
schedules
and
related
events
(e.g.
usage
of
facilities
and
equipment,
staff
assignments,
etc.)
for
the
purpose
of
ensuring
efficient
program
operation.
Instructs
student
athletes
for
the
purpose
of
promoting
individual
growth
in
athletic
skills,
teamwork.
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Maintains
a
variety
of
records
(e.g.
game/student
athlete
statistics,
insurance,
signed
permission
forms,
emergency
information,
schedules,
equipment
inventories,
etc.)
for
the
purpose
of
complying
with
district,
athletic
conference,
state
requirements,
and/or
report
scores
and
strategies
to
local
news
media.
Makes
coaching
assignments
for
the
purpose
of
matching
the
skills
and
experience
of
coaches
with
program
needs.
Manages
overall
high
school
athletic
program
within
the
area
of
assigned
responsibility
for
the
purpose
of
ensuring
continuity
of
the
program
between
all
levels
and
providing
a
central
focus
for
program
accountability.
Monitors
student
athletes'
academic
eligibility
for
the
purpose
of
both
complying
with
WHSAA
requirements
as
well
as
providing
appropriate
intervention
(e.g.
counseling,
tutoring,
etc.)
to
students
identified
as
needing
assistance
to
maintain
their
athletic
eligibility.
Oversees
assistant
coaches,
student
managers,
volunteers,
etc.
for
the
purpose
of
providing
direction
and
monitoring
activities.
Performs
a
variety
of
personnel
related
functions
(e.g.
interviewing,
assessing,
recommending,
etc.)
for
the
purpose
of
addressing
staff
position
needs.
Performs
other
related
duties
as
assigned
for
the
purpose
of
ensuring
the
efficient
and
effective
functioning
of
the
work
unit.
Promotes
athletic
programs
through
a
variety
of
activities
(e.g.
conducts
off-season
clinics,
information
on
skill-camps,
attends
community
meetings,
etc.)
for
the
purpose
of
increasing
interest
and
participation.
Responds
to
inquiries
of
students,
parents,
other
school
personnel,
media
representatives,
college
representatives,
etc.
for
the
purpose
of
providing
information,
assistance
and/or
direction.
Serves
as
the
liaison
for
their
athletic
program
at
a
variety
of
functions
(tournaments,
workshops,
etc.)
for
the
purpose
of
representing
the
district
at
those
functions.
Supervises
student
athletes
during
all
areas
of
participation
(e.g.
competition,
travel,
meetings,
practices,
etc.)
for
the
purpose
of
ensuring
activities
are
conducted
in
an
environment
with
minimal
risk
of
injury
to
the
participants.
Supports
students
during
the
college
recruiting
process
for
the
purpose
of
assisting
them
in
achieving
their
college
objectives.
SUPERVISORY
CONTROLS
This
job
reports
to
the
Building
Principal.
This
position
does
not
supervise
any
other
staff.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS,
ABILITIES
AND
OTHER
COMPETENCIES
Skills
are
required
to
perform
multiple
tasks
with
a
potential
need
to
upgrade
skills
in
order
to
meet
changing
job
conditions.
Specific
skill-based
competencies
required
to
satisfactorily
perform
the
functions
of
the
job
include:
adapting
to
changing
work
priorities;
administering
first
aid;
applying
pertinent
laws,
codes,
policies,
and/or
regulations;
coordinating
activities
with
other
schools,
districts
and/or
agencies;
organizing
and
communicating
information
and
concepts;
and
overseeing
financial
transactions..
Knowledge
is
required
to
perform
algebra
and/or
geometry;
review
and
interpret
highly
technical
information,
write
technical
materials,
and/or
speak
persuasively
to
implement
desired
actions;
and
analyze
situations
to
define
issues
and
draw
conclusions.
Specific
knowledge-based
competencies
required
to
satisfactorily
perform
the
functions
of
the
job
include:
community
support
organizations
and
public
relations;
equipment
used
in
activity/program;
injury
prevention
and
appropriate
treatment
protocols;
pertinent
laws,
codes,
policies,
and/or
regulations;
participant
eligibility,
attendance
and
discipline
guidelines;
public
relations
protocols;
relevant
professional
standards
and
practices;
and
safety
practices
and
procedures.
Ability
is
required
to
schedule
a
significant
number
of
activities,
meetings,
and/or
events;
often
gather,
collate,
and/or
classify
data;
and
use
basic,
job-related
equipment.
Flexibility
is
required
to
independently
work
with
others
in
a
wide
variety
of
circumstances;
work
with
data
utilizing
defined
but
different
processes;
and
operate
equipment
using
defined
methods.
Ability
is
also
required
to
work
with
a
significant
diversity
of
individuals
and/or
groups;
work
with
data
of
widely
varied
types
and/or
purposes;
and
utilize
a
variety
of
job-related
equipment.
Independent
problem
solving
is
required
to
analyze
issues
and
create
action
plans.
Problem
solving
with
data
requires
analysis
based
on
organizational
objectives;
and
problem
solving
with
equipment
is
moderate
to
significant.
Specific
ability
based
competencies
required
to
satisfactorily
perform
the
functions
of
the
job
include:
communicating
with
persons
of
varied
educational
and
cultural
backgrounds;
dealing
with
frequent
interruptions;
exhibiting
strong
leadership;
maintaining
confidentiality;
meeting
deadlines
and
schedules;
modeling
sportsmanship
and
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enforcing
sportsmanlike
behavior
among
students;
motivating
participating
student
athletes;
providing
a
firm,
fair,
and
consistent
discipline
approach,
providing
leadership,
direction,
and
team
building;
traveling
to
off
campus,
athletic
events;
traveling
to
off
campus
competitions;
and
working
extended
hours
that
may
include
evenings
and/or
weekends.
Able
to
work
under
limited
supervision
using
standardized
practices
and/or
methods;
managing
a
department;
directing
the
use
of
budgeted
funds
within
a
work
unit;
utilization
of
resources
from
other
work
units
is
often
required
to
perform
the
job
functions.
There
is
a
continual
opportunity
to
significantly
impact
the
organization's
services.
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE,
CERTIFICATION
AND
LICENSES
Job
related
experience
is
desired.
Minimum
of
a
high
school
diploma
or
equivalent.
Coaching
Certificate/Permit
Required
annual
Training
WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The
usual
and
customary
methods
of
performing
the
job
functions
require
the
following
physical
demands:
occasional
lifting,
carrying,
pushing,
and/or
pulling,
some
climbing
and
balancing,
some
stooping,
kneeling,
crouching,
and/or
crawling
and
significant
fine
finger
dexterity.
Generally
the
job
requires
10%
sitting,
40%
walking,
and
50%
standing.
This
job
is
performed
under
some
temperature
extremes
and
under
conditions
with
exposure
to
risk
of
injury
and/or
illness.
BACKGROUND
CHECK
As
part
of
our
hiring
process,
we
will
conduct
a
background
check
on
all
potential
employees,
which
may
include
a
review
of
your
criminal
history,
employment
verification,
and
education
records.
I
have
reviewed
this
job
description
and
I
understand
all
the
requirements,
my
job
duties
and
responsibilities.
I
am
able
to
perform
the
essential
functions
as
outlined.
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Employee
Signature
Date
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