Marion City School District
Description
Qualifications:
- An thorough knowledge and background of the sport that he/she is coaching.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Effective, active listening skills
- Organizational and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Interacts in a positive manner with staff, parents and students.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
Essential Functions:
- Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment.
- Respond appropriately to crisis situations (i.e. emergencies, employee/parent concerns)
- Ensure the safety of students.
- Set a good moral and ethical example for athletes, the student body, and community.
- Work cooperatively with the Head Coach to better the athletic program.
- Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during contests and practices.
- Assist the Head Coach as directed during practices.
- Notify parents of athlete(s) needing medical attention, refer for a physical and keeping records.
- Assist in the inventory and dissemination of athletic equipment.
- Be present at all practices and ensure that all student-athletes are accounted for after practice.
- Cooperate with other sports/coaches to develop a total athletic program.