Athletics Coach - Middle School

Reports to:Courtenay Brown, Director of Expanded Learning

• Has prior experience coaching school athletic teams

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Completion of the following courses on NFHSLearn.com:
  • Fundamentals of Coaching
  • Concussion
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  • Heat Illness Prevention
  • First Aid (unless already certified or planning to obtain certification through another process)

• Possesses and maintains a moral character that’s in alignment with the expectations of KIPP Public Schools Northern CA
• Possesses all qualifications and criteria established by KIPP Public Schools Northern CA for coaches, supervisors, and directors of student activity programs
• Possesses knowledge of the sport(s) assigned, including but not limited to knowledge of rules/regulations, strategy, training and conditioning, practice techniques and the ability to diagnose player deficiencies and prescribe corrective activities.
• Possesses ability to communicate effectively with families, students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Possesses the ability to address situations dealing with accidents, injuries, blood, bodily fluids, tissue, etc.

• Coordinate and facilitate practices leading up to and during the season
• Attend and coach at all games during the season
• Communicate with families about practices and games, and send reminders leading up to practices and games
• Supervise students at all times, including staying with students at practices and games until all students are picked up
• Coordinate the issuance, care, and inventory of equipment, supplies (medical as well as others), and uniforms
• Assist the Athletic Director in purchasing equipment, supplies, and uniforms for the particular sport as necessary
• Supervise students at all times from the time practice or the activity starts until the designated activity ends
• Ensure the proper completion of physical examinations and all forms relating to the to the examinations and emergency medical authorization before a student participates in any tryout, practice, scrimmage, or game
• Submit the following forms to the Athletic Director prior to the start of the season
  • Team Roster
  • All other forms required by the Athletic Director
• Update Google Spreadsheets with equipment information of your specific team
• Coordinate the distribution, collection, and storage of athletic equipment, uniforms, and supplies (during the season and at its conclusion) and the collection of fees for lost equipment and uniforms by athletes
• Complete all required NFHS and First Aid/CPR certifications required by the PSAL and CIF
• Attend seasonal informational meeting regarding your sport
• Enforce all academic requirements set forth by the leagues of participation and by KIPP
• Show respect for officials, the press, opposing coaches, visiting teams, parents, fans, students, athletes, fellow coaches, and teachers
• Be a leader among young student-athletes as an athletic coach and/or teacher
• Be responsible for the security of all facilities used by the team and coaching staff when custodians are not on duty
• Report the score to the Athletic Director immediately following any contest via text or email
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities related to the coaching position as needed or directed by the Principal and/or Athletic Director

• Demonstrate an interest in the classroom efforts of athletes
• Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship
• Work with athletes in a fair, understanding, tolerant, sympathetic, and patient manner
• Promote school and community interest in the sport by:
  • Holding a pre-season athlete and family meeting
  • Maintaining a pleasant, workable relationship with league officials, tournament officials, and news media
  • Encouraging team members to attend other games, dances, school plays, etc.
• Notify all members of the team of all policies, procedures, and training rules as they pertain to the team
• Be responsible for the conduct of student-athletes and other involved students at all times (practices, games, other schools, etc.)

• Develop teamwork, morale, sportsmanship, courtesy, fair play, academic excellence, and strict adherence to the rules of training and conduct
• Promote the attitude among athletes and coaches that winning is important but is secondary to good sportsmanship and the overall welfare of the athlete

• Lead Study Hall & Academic Support ~1 day/week for all student athletes
• Supervise to ensure students are completing Homework, Enrichment work, or additional Academic work
• Provide support and answer students questions as needed
• Collaborate with and communicate academic progress with students, teachers, and families