Francis Parker School
Description
Responsible for the coordination or for assisting with the coordination of Parker sports program. This includes teaching, coaching, instructing student-athletes and performing other duties necessary to the development of players and teams, which demonstrates the skills and values of Parker’s Mission and the athletic department philosophy.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Organizes and supervises well-planned, safe and efficient practices and games by utilizing coaching staff effectively. Prepares team for competition.
- Conducts self in an ethical and professional manner and presents self as a positive role model for the student-athletes. Respects, motivates and inspires the team. Displays encouraging conduct and has a positive attitude with student-athletes, coaches, parents, officials and spectators.
- Develops team concepts in student-athletes within the values-driven framework of Parker. Promotes sportsmanship and respect for game rules and respect for officials. Provides a good balance between skill development and team concepts. Addressed each player as part of a team.
- Assists student-athletes to reach their full potential. Provides an enjoyable environment and experience.
- Handles administrative responsibilities such as resolving disciplinary issues appropriately and effectively; ensuring student-athlete medical and academic eligibility; and completing other administrative responsibilities timely and responsibly. (e.g. grade checks, student-athlete records, timesheets, human resources requirements). Acts responsibly with regards to equipment, uniforms, etc. such as assisting equipment and locker room personnel as necessary; assisting with planning and budgeting for the sport; and inventorying equipment.
- Communicates effectively with athletes, parents, faculty, administrators, other coaches, and the community as appropriate. Gets appropriate results to school and media timely. Promotes programs in the local and state communities.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of one-year experience in coaching.
- High school or collegiate athletic participation or coaching is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to relate effectively with a variety of individuals to include students, coaches, other staff, physicians, parents, teachers and administrators.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends on a frequent basis.
- Physical activity such as walking, standing, running, bending, crouching, lifting, carrying, etc.