Reading School District
Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, fundraising.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
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High School Diploma or equivalent required.
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Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
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Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise middle school assistant coaches.
- Supervise student athletes.
- Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices.
- Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
- Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants.
- Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
- Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Verify student-athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies.
- Demonstrates the ability to plan and manage practices/training sessions.