Assistant Coach Jobs in Payson, UT (NOW HIRING)

Nebo School District is located in south Utah County, services over 37,000 students in grades PreK-12, and employs over 5,000 people. Our vision is to:

· engage students as active participants in school and in the community;

· empower students to acquire and develop knowledge, skills, and talents;

· collaborate to promote safety, student involvement and achievement; and

· prepare students to succeed in school and life.

Head Swim Coach. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. There are no benefits with this position. Paid by stipend. Experience preferred.

Requirements

Experience Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates First Aid Certificate

Clearances

• CPR Certificate Renewal
• First Aid Certificate Renewal
• Required to work some evenings and weekends.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Purpose Statement

The job of Head Coach is done for the purpose/s of designing and implementing the athletic program for the assigned sport at the secondary school level in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; providing supervision of other coaching personnel; providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serving as a positive role model to student-athletes; and serving in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and/or outside the district, to the community, and to various organizations. Individuals in this job classification are assigned to a position for a specific sport and oversee the respective athletic program when in season.

This job reports to the Principal Secondary

Essential Functions

• Analyzes the opposition's strategies for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for the purpose of assessing the opposition's strengths and weaknesses for developing a game plan/approach.
• Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
• Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
• Conducts a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants' accomplishments.
• Develops game strategies/plans for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for the competition.
• Develops team and individual practice regimens for student-athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
• Evaluates the facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, etc. for the purpose of implementing and/or assisting in making modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.
• Guides other coaching personnel as may be appropriate in instructional techniques, organization of practices, supervision guidelines and responsibilities, etc. for the purpose of providing guidance and mentoring.
• Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, etc. that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
• Identifies appropriate uses of program funding (e.g. school budget, booster clubs, athletic clubs, tax credit account, etc.) for the purpose of addressing program needs in compliance with state and district policies and practices.
• Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
• Instructs student-athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements, and/or report scores and strategies to local news media.
• Makes coaching assignments for the purpose of matching the skills and experience of coaches with program needs.
• Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) for the purpose of both complying with state and district requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
• Oversees assistant coaches, student managers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
• Performs a variety of personnel-related functions (e.g. assessing, recommending, etc.) for the purpose of addressing staff position needs.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, other school personnel, media representatives, college representatives, etc. for the purpose of providing information, assistance, and/or direction.
• Supervises student-athletes during all areas of participation (e.g. competition, travel, meetings, practices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participants.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; coordinating activities with other schools, districts, and/or agencies; organizing and communicating information and concepts; and overseeing financial transactions.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include community support organizations and public relations; equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards and practices; and safety practices and procedures.
• ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes, and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; exhibiting strong leadership; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students; motivating participating student-athletes; providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach; providing leadership, direction, and team building; traveling to off-campus athletic events; traveling to off-campus competitions, and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends. Have the ability for regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibility

Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; managing a department; directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.