1.0 FTE Head Coach - 8th Grade Girl's Volleyball - Cascade Middle School - Regular
Brief Description
Bend-La Pine Schools is dedicated to equity, aiming to remove barriers and promote inclusive practices. The principle of equity guides all policies, regulations, programs, operations, practices, and resource allocations. The school encourages applications from candidates who might not meet every qualification but believe they can contribute meaningfully.
About the Role
The Head Coach reports to the Athletic Director and oversees a comprehensive high school athletic program. The role involves setting a vision for the program, managing team-related information, and ensuring compliance with safety and eligibility standards. The coach must also be available for evening, weekend, and travel commitments.
Responsibilities
- Hold high ethical and professional standards and serve as a role model for student-athletes.
- Develop, articulate, and implement a vision for the athletic program.
- Work cooperatively in an education-based, school-wide athletic program.
- Lead a comprehensive high school athletic program.
- Provide information on eligibility, tryouts, cuts, and team rules.
- Manage fundraising efforts for the program.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
- Advocate for multi-sport athletes.
- Schedule sports teams for the Athletic Director.
- Be readily accessible and visible to athletes.
- Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Completion of NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching (one-time requirement).
- Concussion in Sports training (yearly).
- Heat Illness Prevention training (every 4 years).
- District Background check.
- Training on Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs and Substances (every 4 years).
- Heads up certification (Yearly - Football only).
- First Aid/CPR/AED training (every 2 years - paid coaches only).
- Bend-La Pine Safe Schools trainings (Yearly).
Qualifications
Experience leading a comprehensive high school athletic program is preferred. The ideal candidate should be relationship/process oriented, creative, and involved in all aspects of the program.
Skills
- Ability to develop, articulate, and implement a vision for the program.
- Ability to work in a cooperative and harmonious manner in an educationally based, school-wide athletic program.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
- Ability to advocate for multi-sport athletes.
- Ability to schedule sports teams for the Athletic Director.
- Ability to be readily accessible and visible to athletes.
Benefits
The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
The schedule for this position typically includes evenings, weekends, and potential travel for practices and competitions.