Davie County Schools
Description
Under general supervision, the employee is responsible for coaching and mentoring high school student-athletes, organizing practices and team meetings, and teaching skill development, game strategies, and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. The employee must positively motivate student-athletes in developing an appreciation of the sport. The employee reports to the building level administrator(s).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Works with the athletics director in scheduling transportation and facilities for practices and competitions.
- Assigns duties to assistant coach(es) as necessary.
- Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
- Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
- Assesses players’ skills, assigns team positions, and determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
- Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
- Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
- Maintains eligibility forms, emergency information, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
- Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must meet all requirements of Davie County Schools and the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA).
- Experience coaching at the high school or college level preferred.
- Hold or be willing to obtain an NC CDL (Bus License) preferred.
- Ability to develop and maintain trust, positive rapport, and effective working relationships with students, families, and staff and to maintain confidentiality.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Expertise in planning and evaluating strategies for improving team performance.
- Ability to motivate students and monitor their safety and well-being.
- Demonstrated aptitude for leadership.