Head Coach-Mid School Girls Wrestling

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Head Coach - Mid School Reports to: Program Head Coach HS Supervises: Assistant coaches mid school Work Site: Assigned school/program

Job Goal: The Coach must demonstrate leadership in player and staff development, integrity, sportsmanship, and character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. They must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies of their sport as it pertains to the policies of New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA).

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge in implementing a written team rules which includes a philosophy statement and discusses acceptable player behavior, practice procedures, substance abuse policies, and other guidelines that relate to program management.
• Conduct a pre-season meeting with parents and players to share these policies and procedures.
• Have a thorough knowledge of all District and the NMAA Policies and be responsible for their implementation.
• Understand and follow the proper administrative line of command and refer all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Continue professional growth by attending team practices and meeting with the high school head coach.
• Conduct oneself as a positive role model.
• Assist the high school head coach in implementing all team rules to vertically align with high school program.
• Update roster inside RankOne.
• Report all rule violations or suspected violations to the District Athletic Director.
• Consult with the program head coach or the district athletic director in matters of purchasing equipment, scheduling, and coaching assignments.
• Work to develop a positive athlete-coach relationship.
• Coaches must ensure that all athletes participating in their sport are academically eligible. This includes checking grades before the start of the season and during the season as well. Every student athlete must remain eligible according to NMAA policies.

Safety and Health Responsibilities

• Implement a sport-specific safety plan. This includes a hazards-free practice environment. If something needs to be fixed, place a district work order to fix that problem immediately and report it to your campus athletic coordinator.
• Be responsible for the collection of equipment and have athletic fines resolved by the end of the season.
• Prepare travel requests for trips in advance, rosters, and itineraries at least prior to the 24 hours of departure.
• Remain at practice or contest until all athletes have left the athletic area.
• Inspect locker room with the visiting coach before and after contest.
• The Head Coach must ride the team bus or his/her designee if unable to and from practices or contest.
• Require appropriate behavior on road trips by supervising students at opponents school.
• Promote and encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, and ethical standards of conduct both on and off the field.
• Forewarn all participants that involvement in physical confrontation could result in removal from game and/or suspension from subsequent games.
• Utilize and monitor RankOne Sport system.
• Maintain a yearly inventory of all new and used equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality both verbally and written form of each students record as well as coaches information and athletic personnel.
• Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines, and local/state/federal laws and the NMAA.
• Perform additional job responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Valid state teacher and coach certification.
• Employment as a teacher in school district.
• Preferred:
• Has the ability to assist in organization and supervision of the total sports program.
• Previous mid school coaching experience preferred.
• The coach must have knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport.
• Certification: NFHS First Aid Health and Safety, NFHS Bullying, NFHS Protecting students from abuse, NFHS Concussion in sports, CPRAED certification, NFHS Football tackling (football applicants only on file).
• External candidate must have satisfactory background check. Non-refundable fee.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or assigned designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Job Requirements

• Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.

Safety and Health Knowledge

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
• Refer athletes with possible infections to a healthcare provider such as team physician, athletic trainer, school nurse, or primary care doctor.
• Instruct athletes with a potential or confirmed infection or open wound to avoid using whirlpools or therapy pools not cleaned between athletes and other common-use water facilities like swimming pools until infections and wounds are healed.
• Review and implement cleaning and disinfecting guidelines-recommended by CDC Environmental Cleaning & Disinfecting for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (aka MRSA).
• Educate athletes about ways to prevent spreading infections.

Equipment and Materials Handled

• Multimedia equipment including current technology
• Equipment and materials relevant to job responsibilities
• Motor vehicle if necessary, defensive driving certification

Work Environment

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality
• Work interruptions
• Flexibility
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
• Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed, complete responsibilities in a timely manner
• Extended work hours on occasion

Term of Employment

• Per athletic season calendar
• Exempt position
• At-Will contract