Middle School Assistant Track Coach - Pole Vault

Title:   Coach/Sponsor

Reports to/Supervised by:   Principal and/or Athletic Director

Supervises:   Students- Coach/Sponsor aides- and volunteers as assigned

Purpose and Objectives of the Position:

To help students improve individual performance; demonstrate that improvement in local and state competition; and develop into mature- able and responsible citizens. As many of their duties will include supervising groups of children without the benefit of additional help or administrative supervision- the job requires significant self-discipline- internal motivation- and sound judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

1. The coach/sponsor oversees safe and orderly activity environments.

• Creates a safe and orderly environment that facilitates positive behavior and learning for all students
• Takes appropriate action when students exhibit emotionally/physically distressed behaviors
• Supervises students as assigned

1. The coach/sponsor ensures improved performance for all participants

• Monitors the progress of individual students and student groups through the use of appropriate evaluation techniques and with the assistance of technology when appropriate

1. The coach/sponsor builds positive school/community relations

• Supports the mission of the school and district
• Facilitates cooperation between all persons in the school community

1. The coach/sponsor leads students in developing constructive peer and coach/sponsor relations

• Assists students to develop appropriate communications skills
• Assists students in development of thinking skills appropriate to th3 activity
• Follows all district policies- handbooks- and regulations

1. The coach/sponsor oversees effective and efficient individual and group performance

• Sets high expectations for all students based on their individual needs
• Uses a variety of materials- activities and approaches appropriate to the needs of individual students

1. The coach/sponsor practices responsible fiscal- facility- and resource management

• Procures supplies and equipment following building budget guidelines
• Established behavior guidelines that ensure the care and maintenance of district facilities and equipment

1. The coach/sponsor models positive professional attributes

• Participates in appropriate professional activities to enhance knowledge and skills
• Uses written and spoken language well
• Handles public/press relations in a timely- legal and effective manner
• Maintains hours sufficient to meet job expectations

Secondary Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and in accordance with USD 464 Board of Education policy

Knowledge- Skills and Abilities Required:

• A valid building-level license issued by the Kansas State board of Education or as exempted by Rule 10
• Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with others- including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
• Ability to manage job responsibilities and meet the established district outcomes
• Ability to use- as needed- district-identified computer hardware and software- and other district-provided technology
• Ability to physically adapt to the compressed time schedule of a school day and year
• Other requirements as set by the board of Education

Evaluation:               Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the USD 464 Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Activity Personnel and/or the district’s Negotiated Agreement

Appointment:          One year- subject to annual review and renewal

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