Position:   Head JV Boys Golf Coach

Location:  Caledonia High School

Duration:  Contract - renewable at the discretion of the Athletic Director

 

Position Summary

 

Under the general supervision of the High School Head Coach and Athletic Director/Assistant Athletic Director, the Sub-Varsity Coach is responsible for performing coaching functions for their designated sport. 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.  This position is subject to extension/nonrenewal after each season at the discretion of the Athletic Director/Assistant Director.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides training for athletes on all rules and skills of the designated sport, training on physical conditioning and injury prevention, and development of skills through various drills and individual coaching
• Assists the Head Athletic Coach in scheduling, providing transportation to tournaments and special sporting events as required
• Assists in preparing for scheduled sporting events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times
• Maintains correspondence with players and parents to address any issues or concerns related to the team as requested by the Head Athletic Coach
• Works with the Head Athletic Coach, Athletic Director, Counselors, and the Athletic Office to ensure that each athlete is academically eligible for participation
• Monitors athlete class attendance, behavior, and academic progress and works with teachers to encourage academic growth
• Attends all practices and games as directed by the head athletic coach
• Monitors the inventory of athletic equipment (usage, storage, repair, and cleaning of all equipment and uniforms)
• Regularly reviews publications and attends clinics to keep current with innovative ideas and techniques in the designated sport
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program
• Participate in MHSAA and work with local athletic teams to coordinate participation and practice schedules as needed
• As required, provides documentation to the Athletic Director to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility
• Performs other assignments as assigned by the Head Coach/Athletic Director/Assistant Athletic Director

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 the 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 sport 
• 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 Athletic Director/Assistant 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 frequently required to stand, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

 

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.

 

Non-Discrimination

 

Caledonia Community Schools 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