REPORTS TO	Assistant Principal of Athletics
FLSA STATUS	Exempt	SUPERVISES		Yes
DEPT	Athletics	FTE		Varies
WORK CALENDAR	Varies	GRADE		Supplemental
APPROVED		REVISED		5/6/22

 

SUMMARY:  Provide leadership and guidance to effectively manage, teach and coach student athletes, coaches and parents of a comprehensive athletic program.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Organize and supervise a comprehensive sports program.
• Be a positive role model for student athletes.
• Must establish a sense of comradery among our players through team building, fundraising, service projects, etc.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintain a high level of ethical and moral behavior as well as
• Must utilize online platforms required for specific sports like MaxPreps, HUDL and similar platforms.
• Adhere to rules set out by AIA (aiaonline.org) and Dysart Unified School District.
• Attend mandatory school district and AIA meetings.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: 

• Valid Arizona teacher certification or Arizona coaching certification or Level 1 Certification issued by National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS). 

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• 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 Heat Illness Prevention Course.
• Completion of the NFHS online Fundamentals of Coaching Course.
• Completion of the NFHS online Concussion in Sports Course.
• Completion of the NFHS online Cheer and Dance Safety Course (this requirement is for cheer positions only).
• Completion of the NFHS online Cheer and Dance Exam (this requirement is for cheer positions only).
• Possession of a valid Arizona driver’s license at time of appointment, and throughout employment. Proof of current auto liability insurance at time of appointment and throughout employment. Personal transportation for job-related travel. 

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Essential skills, techniques, rules and safety concerns for the sport to be coached.
• 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. 

SKILL IN:

• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Communicating with all stakeholders.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Organizing and maintaining supplies.
• Providing customer service.
• 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.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require:  pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

 

Medium Work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Standing for extended periods of time.

 

Working Conditions:  Work may be performed in an outdoor environment including exposure to noise and being on your feet. Requires standing in inclement weather including summer heat.

 

 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.