Birmingham City Schools
Description
Responsible for the immediate training of athletes or athletic teams, and organize, coordinate and promote a comprehensive sports program that is designed to meet the needs and interest of the district and community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To be responsible for providing an athletic program that is functionally responsive to the sport being taught and to the needs of the participating students.
- To assign and supervise the students participating in the sport.
- To assume the management responsibilities for organizing and conducting a sequential athletic program.
- To ascertain that student athletes are in physical condition to participate in the sport program.
- To provide instruction and training in the rules and regulations of the sport being taught.
- To teach the students the necessary techniques and skills for achieving success in the sport.
- To be familiar with laws, rules, and regulations governing sports so that the sport program is in compliance with school and district policy, regulations, and Title IX.
- To provide leadership in creating healthful human relationships that will provide a suitable climate for learning and participation.
- To order, purchase, and keep all equipment up to the standards needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Coaching Principles (NFHS or ASEP).
- Sports First Aid Health & Safety for Coaches (ASEP or PREPARE).
- STAR Sportsmanship.
- NFHS Concussion course.
- NFHS Heat Acclimatization course.
- Must have an active CPR certification each year with AED Training.
- NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest.