Powerlifting Head Coach

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all district policies, procedures, and expectations regarding athletic programs.
• Evaluate if the assigned Athletic/Activities program is responsive to student needs and meets district expectations.
• Absorb primary responsibility for students during events, practices, or other program related activities.
• Adhere to all financial policies of the district regarding the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.
• Ensure the rules and regulations regarding safety, conduct, and eligibility of activities and students are explained and adhered to.
• Serve as a representative of the school district during events, maintaining professional conduct at all times.
• Complete and maintain appropriate certification and training hours as required, including all MHSAA requirements.
• Work with the Activites Directors to schedule facilities for practices and competition.
• Provide guidance and instruction to student athletes and assume responsibility for their safety during school events.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior, during events.
• Provide proper supervision of students during events, practices, and/or other program related activities.
• Provide instruction and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in the selected activity.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Travel with students on the team bus both to and from games.
• Enforce discipline policies and emphasize sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Assess player skills and assign team positions.
• Maintain a safe environment and facility for students at all times.
• Ensure academic, physical, and all other forms of eligibility are met and maintain appropriate records.
• Complete eligibility paperwork in a specified time and manner.
• Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourage student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Facilitate coordination, planning, and participation in special activities such as parent night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Coordinate with Athletic Directors to ensure the proper setup of facilities for all events.
• Maintain knowledge of classrooms or gymnasium conditions and report any hazards or concerns to the Activities Directors.
• Check and secure all offices, storage rooms, outside doors, and locker rooms after the last student leaves contests or practices.
• Ensure all facility lights are turned off at the end of all events.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment and team uniforms.

Minimum Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Minimum Class "A" Mississippi Teaching License Required endorsement(s) to be "Highly Qualified" Head Coaching Experience (preferred).
• Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid Card, MS Class B Drivers License with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements, and coaching certificate through the National Federation of High Schools.
• MHSAA required certificates.
• All employees hired by the school district must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check.