Unified Sports Coach-Co-op

About the role

To help each participating student achieve a level of skill and enjoyment for the values of inclusion and sportsmanship through Unified Sports and an increased level of belonging and acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season when applicable.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Enforces criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in Unified Sports and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.
• Works closely with the Director of Athletics and/or Athletic Coordinator in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Accounts for all equipment or delegates the responsibility.
• Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to keep the general public informed regarding the program.
• Communicates consistently with parents to keep them informed about the program.

Qualifications

• Meet certification requirements set by the State of Connecticut. Coaching Certificate Required.

Pay

SALARY: Appropriate placement on the negotiated teachers F Stipend schedule.

Schedule

N/A