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Position: 8th Grade Baseball Head Coach
Location: Jones Middle School
Reports To: Middle School Athletic Director

Job Summary: This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipoline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in baseball

Qualifications: 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 accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school certification and three years head coaching experience preferred. Prior successful experience working in a school setting or coaching student athletes strongly preferred
Accurate Reporting: Educators shall accurately report information required by the locacl board of education or governing board, state education agency, federal agency or state or federal law
Financial Management: Educators shall ensure all school funds and accounts are managed in a responsible and transparent manner. Educators shall ensure school property, public funds or fees paid by students or the community are not used for personal gain. Educators shall not make decisions based upon gifts, gratuities, favors or the socioeconomic status of parents, family members, community members or buisnesses
Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse bakgronds. Focuses on solving conflicts; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully coach, lead and/or motivate adolescent students
Culture and Team Building: Ability to work in alignment with the district's strategic plan. Conducts oneself in a manner consistent with the district's core values, mission and vision. Demonstrates and ability to build relationships with athletes, parents, and school comunity. Demonstrated ability and experience in creating and maintaining a positive and inclusive team environment
Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small-group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals and regulations. Ability to write general reports and correspondence
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Demonstrated ability and experience in executing coaching decisions and player selection in a fair, equitable and consistent manner. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in varying forms. Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail, internet softawre and word processing software. Ability to typ accurately and proficiently
Other Skils and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and of the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of adolescent students. Demonstrated ability to participate in physically demanding athletic activities. Possesses knowledge of effective behavior management methods. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in a dynamic environment
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Must hold or be willing to obtain the following certifications: Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion Training, First Aid or Sports Injury Prevention Training, CPR/AED, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay's Law), Ohio Department of Education Pupil Activity Permit

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures
Instructs and teaches skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in baseball
Establishes a fair and objective manner for executing player selection and effectively communicates with students regarding selection decisions for team rosters
Demonstrates a willingness to meet with the parent(s) or guardian(s) of any student who is a member or trying out for the team
Demonstrates the ability and/or experience to create and maintain an inclusive team culture
Plans and sets-up activities, practices, and games in conjuction with the Department of Student Life
Ensures a certified coach is present at all baseball practices and games
Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules
Ensures proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms and update inventories are adhered to
Arranges game transportation for athletic participants in conjunction with the Department of Student Life
Travels with student athletes for all events or assigns a School District approved designee to travel with all other levels, on the team bus to and from games
Adheres to all financial policies of the district in regard to the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts
Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies
Works directly with the Middle School Athletic Director in preparing baseball practice and game schedules
Maintains necesary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner
Ensures that form(s) (insurance, attendance, medical) are obtained and current
Ensures that all student athletes practicing or playing have been cleared through the Middle School Athletic Director's office
Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestlyes. Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior
Checks and ensures all office, storage room, outside doors, locker rooms and all lights after the last player leaves after games and practices (Head Coach may delegate this responsibilty to an Assistant Coach)
Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activites and athletes are explained and followed
Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times
Ensures that medical and safety requirements are adhered to
Coordinates with the Press and reports game scores
Follows OHSAA rules and regulations
Follows Ohio Capital conference rules and regulations
Provides guidance for youth baseball programs
Assists in the selection and training of assistant coaches
Works with Athletic Training when reporting injuries
Reports and secures approval from the district for all adults associated with their sport
Submits athlete rosters to the Middle School Athletic Director three weeks before the first game, any changes to the student information on the roster, inventories, final season statistics and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season (list includes the number of awards earned)
Consults the Middle School Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs
Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction; inlcuding pre-season practice sessions
Interacts throughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner
Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries
Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, parents, community, staff and the media
Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required
Attends work regularly and is punctual

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities
Marginal duties of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Attends in-service training and staff meetings as needed
Sanitizes and cleans equipment
Inspects facilities and athletic fields for health and safety concerns
Chaperones/supervises athletic events as needed

Supervisory Responsibilties: All school employees have some responsbility for supervising standards and assisting in maintaining a safe environment

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential fucntions of this job. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilites to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to move, sit, use technology. The employee must have the ability to teach proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a standard baseball field and other athletic event settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is regularly exposes to wet/humid and/or outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and/or bloodborne pathogens

Other: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsbilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms of conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsbilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and/or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlingto City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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