Position: Head Varsity Bowling Coach (Coed)

Location: Caledonia High School

Reports To: Athletic Director

Duration: 1 year (renewable at the discretion of the Athletic Director)

Salary: Per CEA Schedule B Contract

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Athletic Director, the Varsity Bowling Coach is responsible for the 9th-12th grade program. The Coach will develop individual and team proficiency by teaching and coaching individual students and teams in the skills of the sport, physical conditioning, safety, injury prevention and management, the rules and strategies of the game, team cooperation, and good sportsmanship.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership that develops and promotes a unified athletic philosophy
• Demonstrate proper sportsmanship and respect for players, officials, opponents, fans, and other coaches
• Maintain good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, etc.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff, and school administration
• Serve as a positive role model for students, coaching staff, and the community
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes
• Ability to motivate student-athletes to participate and sustain their interests in the program
• Work effectively with student-athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork
• Previous successful football coaching experience at the varsity level
• Ability to supervise, direct, organize, and motivate a coaching staff at all levels
• Assume responsibility for inventory, selection, and care of equipment
• Assume responsibility for proper care of the school facilities
• Responsible for the supervision of all students under their care
• Report injuries to administration promptly
• Build and sustain a successful program that is widely supported and respected by the Caledonia High School District and the community at large
• Adhere to Varsity Head Coach job functions as listed in the District Coaches Handbook
• Availability to coach during summers and vacation periods

Employment Qualifications

• EDUCATION: This position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.).   Additional coursework or a Bachelor’s Degree in Education is preferred.
• EXPERIENCE:  Successful coaching experience at the high school level or college coaching/playing experience is essential.  Head Varsity Coaching experience is highly desirable.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Must advise, coordinate, and support the staff of assistant coaches and student assistants.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS:  CPR/First Aid Certification is desirable.

Additional Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
• Must maintain confidentiality
• Possess experience in terms of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the designated sports areas
• Inform parents and student-athletes regarding NCAA clearinghouse registration deadlines and academic requirements, etc.
• Assist the Athletic Director in developing game schedules, practice schedules, facilities use, transportation needs, and the program budget
• Requisition supplies, materials, and equipment as needed
• Provide game results to the media; keep season and game-by-game statistics and records; provide statistical reports to the Athletic Director as needed and/or requested
• Provide statistical information, video, etc. to college recruiters upon request
• Request varsity awards and present at the awards banquet
• Stay abreast of students' academic eligibility and work with teachers and administration to help keep students eligible
• Assist the Athletic Director in selecting assistant coaches
• Apply discipline in a positive, firm, and consistent manner according to District policy
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Athletic Director
• The employee will pass a criminal background investigation
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to demonstrate motions of the sport such as running, lifting, physical impact, throwing, catching, swinging, etc. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The majority of work will be conducted outdoors.  Adverse weather conditions such as excessive heat/cold or rain/snow may be part of the work environment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities