This is for the 2024-2025 School Year.

TITLE:                  Athletic Coach

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:     Seasonal (Fall, Winter, Spring sports)

SALARY CLASSIFICATION:  Stipend – Based on Extra Duty Salary Schedule

GENERAL STATEMENT of RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Athletic Coach will be responsible for providing a positive working relationship with students, faculty, staff, and parents. Responsibilities will include coaching student athletic programs and ensuring adherence to AIA guidelines.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Coach student athletes in area of assigned responsibility
• Organize and supervise a total sports program
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, staff, faculty and parents.
• Confirms that all athletes have met AIA and district eligibility requirements before participation in scheduled events.
• Communicates team policies to all athletes (V, JV, FR)
• Follows district and school drug/alcohol codes
• Reports Team Roster and Athletic Scores to the Athletic Director’s office.
• Assists Athletic Director with athletic events for assigned athletic team.

OCCUPATIONAL CONDITION:

Medium risk - Work is routinely performed in outdoor environments, including exposure to noise and being on your feet for extended periods of time. Requires standing in inclement weather including summer heat.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• Valid Arizona teacher certification, or Arizona coaching certification, or Level 1 Certification issued by National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) (This requirement is only for Head/Varsity positions)
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
• Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Completion of NFHS online education course entitled “Fundamentals of Coaching”. Course.
• Completion of NFHS online education course entitled, "Concussion in Sports - What You Need to Know.”

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Providing customer service.
• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Organizing and maintaining supplies.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team.
• Dedication to provide the highest level of service.
• Adherence to policies and procedures.
• Resourceful and adaptable.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

Time Management:     Must be able to prioritize tasks assigned by supervisor.

Stress Management:    Periodic stress due to deadlines and multiple schedules.

Public Contact:           Interact primarily with students, public, staff and parents.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

The evaluation is done by the Athletic Director.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Athletic Coach reports directly to the Athletic Director on site.

Buckeye Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Click here (http://www.buhsd.org/Non-Discrimination-Notice)  to read the entire policy.

El Distrito Escolar de Buckeye Union High School no discrimina en base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad. Haga clic aquí (http://www.buhsd.org/Non-Discrimination-Notice) para leer toda la política.