HS Drill Team Head Coach - Nampa High School

About the role

To motivate and develop each athletes’ skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character. To provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect. Provide leadership and motivation to excel.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions
• Organize practice schedules and game rosters
• Assign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play
• Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions
• Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary for achievement in Drill Team Track student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on players
• Arrange with the athletics and activities director for any necessary transportation, scheduling, coordinating of officials, or other arrangements for competitions related to the sport
• Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities and ensure that safety equipment is used correctly
• Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district’s concussion policy
• Ensure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations
• Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members
• Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional, even when tension is high
• Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play
• Abide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook
• Prepare the team’s budget, order necessary supplies and equipment, and maintain appropriate records related to activity expenses and revenues
• Work with other coaches, parents, referees, news reporters, operators of non-district facilities used for practice or competition as appropriate
• Work closely with the athletics and activities director in scheduling interscholastic contests
• Assist the athletics and activities director, when requested to do so, in maintaining necessary attendance forms, insurance records, physical check-up forms, accident reporting, and all other required paperwork
• Train and assign duties to team managers, assistant coaches and direct event volunteers, if applicable
• Evaluate the program annually and make recommendations for improvements as necessary
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, and by reading professional publications
• Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education as well as to the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assistant Coach(s)

Education And/Or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Idaho Teaching Certification, American Sport Education Program Certification, or National Federation of Interscholastic Coaches Association Certification strongly preferred
• Certification or willingness to obtain certification in first aid and CPR required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of Drill Team , sports training, conditioning, injury prevention, kinesiology, management, and the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook
• Related experience as determined by the Board
• Possess good organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to foster and sustain students' interest in the activity and promote skill development
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Other Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing (Microsoft Office), spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access), presentation software and accounting/financial software

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to walk and stand and reach with hands and arms; occasionally sit; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision; very good depth perception; and the ability to communicate through speech

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

Terms Of Employment

SALARY: Per the Supplemental Contract Salary Schedule Nampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.