JOB DESCRIPTION

Head Coach

*Teaching Field TBD for this position

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Head Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of their assigned program.  The successful candidate is to be an exemplary role model for all athletes, school, community, and District.  The Head Coach shall recognize that the purpose of athletics is to promote the physical, mental, moral, and emotional well-being of the individual athlete.

Minimum Requirements: 

•         Bachelor’s Degree
•         3 years of current or past experience as head or assistant coach, preferred
•         Valid Arkansas teaching license
•         Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
•         Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.       Responsible for the overall supervision and development of the assigned athletic program, including junior varsity, junior high, and 7th grade, as applicable.
2.       Monitor assignments and duties of assistant coaches and annually evaluate all assistant coaches.
3.       Responsible for creating and executing practice schedules for all levels of the program.
4.       Responsible for general upkeep, inventory, and protection of athletic equipment.
5.       Maintains ongoing communication with the Athletic Director regarding any developments in the program.
6.       Responsible for all purchase orders of the assigned program.
7.       Responsible for the development of student athletes including physically, mentally, and character development.
8.       Oversee the safety conditions of the assigned athletic facility in which sport is conducted.
9.       Reports any unsafe conditions to the Athletic Director.
10.   Promote the sport by prompt and accurate reporting of all public relations aspects of the sport to the local media.
11.   Facilitate the long-term success and viability of the program by establishing positive relationships.
12.   Schedule transportation, games, and use of facilities for programs and events.
13.   Work with the Athletic Director for all fundraising activities and maintain accurate records of monies collected and deposited in compliance with District policies and procedures.
14.   Coordinate pre-season parent meetings for all levels of sports to review scholastic eligibility requirements, athletic code of conduct, team rules, injury prevention, and inherent risks of the sport.
15.   Monitor scholastic eligibility and conduct of athletes.
16.   Communicate with families and athletes.
17.   Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the District, Arkansas Activities Association, and Department of Education.
18.   Act as liaison between the Athletic Director and coaching staff.
19.   Perform other duties, as assigned.
20.   Responsible for the safety and security of the team and athletes before, during, and after program events.
21.   Serves in a leadership capacity in the football program.
22.   Schedules athletic contests in conjunction with the Athletic Director.
23.   Maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
24.   Maintain inventory of equipment.
25.   Maintain up to date requirements for coaching as outlined by Arkansas Activities Association.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the performance responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit, kneel, stand and run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of this job. The employee occasionally will be required to lift and/or push up to 50 lbs.  The setting will be loud and chaotic at times. 

Pea Ridge Schools is an equal opportunity employer