Head Football Coach / Full time teacher PE/Weights @ WHS, closes January 22nd at 5 pm

Job | Posted 10 days ago
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Employment Type
Full-time
Grade Levels
10th
11th
12th
9th
Benefits
Offers 401K
Offers Pension
Start Date
Immediately
Valid Through
01/22/2025
Position Areas
Coach/Trainer
Physical Education/Health

Description

General Function: Under the direction of the Principal and Athletic Director, the Head Coach is responsible to know and comply with the policies of the school and District and how the athletics program plays a role in the successful implementation of those policies. The Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the athletic program they coach and must be able to articulate their coaching philosophy to stakeholder groups and assistant coaches to ensure the elements of the coaching philosophy are taught at all levels. Head Coaches must demonstrate strong leadership and conduct, be fair and consistent disciplinarians, show respect to opponents, officials and parents, coach every player, and provide training to assistant coaches and volunteers. The Head Coach must be a strong, positive and respectful role model to his/her athletes by being a consistent ambassador of the game and of the school and District. Essential Functions: • Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to perform at the highest level, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community. • Direct the training, conditioning, safety and performance of the program, lead and supervise the assistant coaches in their efforts with teams assigned to them. • Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement. Use sound and acceptable coaching techniques. • Plan and set up activities, schedules, practices and games and insure a certified coach is present at all times. • Supervise athletes at all activities and in locker rooms to ensure appropriate behavior. • Recommend to the athletic director the type/amount of equipment and supplies needed to conduct the program. Provide for the inventory, security, sanitization, cleaning and care of equipment. • Adhere to all financial policies of the District in regard to the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts. Supervise all fundraising and booster activities relating to the program. • Work cooperatively with all school staff to operate a well-balanced athletic program. • Ensure all athletes complete valid medical examinations, tests, insurance, paperwork and fees paid before they are allowed to practice/compete. • Ensure all players are eligible for athletic contests based on Utah High School Athletic Association (UHSAA) and District rules. • Arrange for the maintenance of fields/playing areas during the on and off-season. • Maintain necessary records and completes required paperwork and team statistics in a specified time and manner. • Complete District injury report for any student injured within 24 hours even if the student athlete does not see a physician. • Consults with the athletic director regarding any off-season training programs. • Submit athlete rosters to the athletic director before the first practice, one week before the first game, any changes to student information on the roster, inventories, final season statistics and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season. • Make recommendations to the principal/athletic director in the hiring and/or retention of assistant coaches. Follow all District hiring processes. • Engage with community, booster club and parents of athletes in a positive and constructive manner. Promote the program within the school and community. • Develop a relationship with the youth programs associated with the program and establish a presence with these programs via off-season camps, coaching clinics, etc. • Conduct a player/parent orientation meeting to review dates for the practice/season schedule, the athletic packet and fee structure and player/parent expectations. • Inform players and parents of team rules and regulations and set up a system to hold players accountable to those expectations. • Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner. • Emphasize the importance of academic excellence and assist in monitoring and maintaining high academic standards for members of the athletic program. • Become actively involved in the college recruiting process for team members. • Arrange all facets of athlete transportation to/from games, camps, etc. • Arrange hotel room reservations and adequate supervision for any overnight events. • Travel with student athletes on the team bus both to and from games. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Other duties as assigned.

Machines. Tools & Equipment Used: • Standard office equipment, educational technology, computers, standard machines used. • Athletic equipment and apparatus required for athletic activity and competition.

Physical Requirements — not limited to the followinq: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; run; jump; stretch; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feet and reach with hands/arms. • The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The employee may occasionally climb stairs, ropes or ladders. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. • The employee may be regularly exposed to wet/humid and/or outdoor weather conditions and may be exposed to bodily fluids and/or blood borne pathogens.

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Wasatch County School District

101 East 200 North , Heber City, UT 84032
 

At the following locations

Wasatch High School

930 South 500 East , Heber City, UT 84032