Head Coach - Kayaking

About the role

The Head Coach is responsible for developing student-athletes in the sport of Kayaking at the High School level (JV and Varsity). Additional responsibilities include developing regular practice schedules, recruiting and mentoring assistant and lower-level coaches as needed, and collaborating with the Athletic Department to maintain a competitive and well-rounded program. This is a temporary, seasonal position that concludes at the end of the Kayaking season. Coaches who are invited to return for a future season will be offered a new temporary appointment based on program needs and approval from the Athletic Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop student-athletes through safe and effective drills, skills, strategies, and lesson planning.
• Motivate and support student-athletes using positive reinforcement.
• Provide off-season training opportunities to improve individual and team performance.
• Track daily attendance and communicate with student-athletes and parents regarding absences.
• Maintain and secure all equipment; report any broken or unsafe items to the Athletic Department.
• Assist with issuing and returning team uniforms and equipment.
• Monitor academic performance to support student success.
• Communicate team equipment and supply needs to the Athletic Department.
• Clearly articulate the vision and scope of the Kayaking program.
• Conduct a parent meeting prior to the start of the season.
• Share practice schedules and updates with athletes in a timely and organized manner.
• Respond positively and promptly to parent or athlete concerns.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for student-athletes.
• Demonstrate and promote good sportsmanship.
• Attend all required meetings and events scheduled by the Athletic Department.
• Be mindful of student-athletes’ social and emotional needs.
• Comply with all Mid-Pacific, ILH, IJF and HHSAA rules and regulations.
• Recruit, train, and oversee all coaches in the Kayaking program, in collaboration with the Athletic Director.
• Supervise the practice and competition environments to maintain safety.
• Identify and address hazards or unsafe behaviors.
• Report injuries promptly to the Athletic Trainer.
• Follow the Mid-Pacific Athletics Emergency Action Plan during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be willing to obtain valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with the Athletic Department, coaching staff, maintenance staff, faculty/staff, student-athletes, parents, and other members of the Mid-Pacific athletic community.
• Well-organized, able to meet deadlines, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to enter and exit watercraft, assist student-athletes on and off the water, and safely participate in water-based activities.
• Able to lift, carry, load, unload, and transport kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices (PFDs), and other equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Able to recognize potential hazards, monitor changing water and weather conditions, and respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Able to possess sufficient near and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, hearing, and communication skills to supervise student-athletes in and around the water.
• Able to be well-versed in the Mid-Pacific, ILH, IJF and HHSAA rules and regulations.

Benefits

This is a temporary, seasonal position that concludes at the end of the Kayaking season. Coaches who are invited to return for a future season will be offered a new temporary appointment based on program needs and approval from the Athletic Director.

Pay

SALARY: $3,500 Stipend paid one time at the end of each season

Schedule

This is an in-person, on-call position requiring fewer than 20 hours per week during the Kayaking season.