high school coach

Traverse City Area Public Schools

<div>Location: Central High School 
2-10% stipend range, based on previous public school coaching experience. 
General Summary:
The Assistant Coach is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and works under the auspices of the Varsity Head Coach and on-site Athletic Director. 
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 
Administrative Responsibilities<ul><li>
Adheres to the Code of Conduct for coaches; acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site, etc.;</li><li>
Adheres to Playing Fair: A Guide to Title IX in High School and College Sports;</li><li>
Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved;</li><li>
Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport;</li><li>
Works cooperatively with all TCAPS coaches, athletic directors and students to ensure a healthy, positive cross town rivalry;</li><li>
Supports the Head Coach in the conduct of his/her particular sport and the total athletic program;</li><li>
Fulfills all responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach;</li><li>
Is prepared to assume the responsibility of the Head Coach, if and when necessary;</li><li>
Assists the Head Coach in planning transportation and appropriate supervision at away contests in compliance with district travel policy and guidelines;</li></ul>
Record Keeping Responsibilities<ul><li>
Assists the Head Coach in maintaining accurate statistics, records, and results of the season;</li><li>
Works closely with the head coach in the supervision of fundraising efforts.</li><li>
Assists with necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork;</li><li>
Assists in maintaining a detailed inventory list of uniforms, equipment and supplies, and recommends uniform, equipment and supply requests to the Head Coach;</li><li>
Assists the Head Coach in developing a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.</li></ul>
Athletic Behavior/Eligibility Responsibilities<ul><li>
Reinforces the Head Coach in all rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association related to his/her sport;</li><li>
Reinforces the Head Coach in discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and abides by established penalties for breach of such standards by individual students;</li><li>
Assists the Head Coach in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport.</li><li>
Checks with the Head Coach on individual athlete&rsquo;s eligibility;</li></ul>
Injury/Safety<ul><li>
Assists the Head Coach in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present;</li><li>
Reinforces rules and regulations concerning conditioning of players and their health and safety;</li><li>
Reports injuries to the Head Coach or completes and submits accident reports to the on-site Athletic Director;</li><li>
Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature. In all cases, the coach should assure that the injured athlete is receiving competent medical care. Following injuries of a serious or prolonged nature, the coach should secure the signed approval of the doctor and parent before the athlete is allowed to participate again in athletic activities;</li><li>
Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site;</li><li>
Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used;</li></ul>
Team Activities<ul><li>
Assists the Head Coach with all practice sessions and out-of-season conditioning program;</li><li>
Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors;</li></ul>
Other Duties as Required 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:<ul><li>
Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li><li>
First aid and CPR training required within first two years and maintained thereafter.</li><li>
Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred.</li><li>
Effective oral and written communication skills.</li><li>
Demonstrate success in area of application.</li></ul></div>

CHS: Assistant Football Coach (2-10% stipend)

<div>8% stipend range, based on previous high school coaching experience
Location: West Senior High 
General Summary:
The JV Head/ Varsity Assistant Coach is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. The JV Head/Varsity Assistant Coach reports to the Varsity Head Coach and on-site Athletic Director. 
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 
Administrative Responsibilities<ul><li>
Adheres to the Code of Conduct for coaches; acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site, etc.;</li><li>
Adheres to Playing Fair: A Guide to Title IX in High School and College Sports;</li><li>
Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved;</li><li>
Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport;</li><li>
Works cooperatively with all TCAPS coaches, athletic directors and students to ensure a healthy, positive cross town rivalry;</li><li>
Supports the Head Coach in the conduct of his/her particular sport and the total athletic program;</li><li>
Fulfills all responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach;</li><li>
Is prepared to assume the responsibility of the Head Coach, if and when necessary;</li><li>
Assists the Head Coach in planning transportation and appropriate supervision at away contests in compliance with district travel policy and guidelines;</li></ul>
Record Keeping Responsibilities<ul><li>
Assists the Head Coach in maintaining accurate statistics, records, and results of the season;</li><li>
Works closely with the head coach in the supervision of fundraising efforts.</li><li>
Assists with necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork;</li><li>
Assists in maintaining a detailed inventory list of uniforms, equipment and supplies, and recommends uniform, equipment and supply requests to the Head Coach;</li><li>
Assists the Head Coach in developing a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.</li></ul>
Athletic Behavior/Eligibility Responsibilities<ul><li>
Reinforces the Head Coach in all rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association related to his/her sport;</li><li>
Reinforces the Head Coach in discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and abides by established penalties for breach of such standards by individual students;</li><li>
Assists the Head Coach in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport.</li><li>
Checks with the Head Coach on individual athlete&rsquo;s eligibility;</li></ul>
Injury/Safety<ul><li>
Assists the Head Coach in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present;</li><li>
Reinforces rules and regulations concerning conditioning of players and their health and safety;</li><li>
Reports injuries to the Head Coach or completes and submits accident reports to the on-site Athletic Director;</li><li>
Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature. In all cases, the coach should assure that the injured athlete is receiving competent medical care. Following injuries of a serious or prolonged nature, the coach should secure the signed approval of the doctor and parent before the athlete is allowed to participate again in athletic activities;</li><li>
Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site;</li><li>
Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used;</li></ul>
Team Activities<ul><li>
Assists the Head Coach with all practice sessions and out-of-season conditioning program;</li><li>
Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors;</li></ul>
Other Duties as Required 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:<ul><li>
Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li><li>
First aid and CPR training required within first two years and maintained thereafter.</li><li>
Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred.</li><li>
Effective oral and written communication skills.</li><li>
Demonstrate success in area of application.</li></ul></div>

WSH: JV Head/Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach; 8% stipend range

Harrisonburg City Public Schools

<div>Harrisonburg City Public Schools
TITLE: High School Coach
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Activities and Principal
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION:<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>
Valid Virginia Teaching Certificate (prefered) or a HCPS substitute.</li><li>
Current district staff member (preferred).</li><li>
Previous experience in sport as participant and/or coach (preferred).</li><li>
Must meet the coaching requirements of the State High School League and/or the State Department of Education. (VHSL Coaches Education, CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Recognition)</li><li>
Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.</li><li>
Other qualifications as required by HCPS, HHS, or VHSL.</li><li>
Experience coaching in an Education Based athletic program (preferred).</li><li>
Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.</li></ul>
TRAITS OF AN EFFECTIVE COACH:<ul><li>
Demonstrates a high degree of empathy, positivity, trust, responsibility, discipline &amp; flexibility. Is a developer, teacher, achiever and problem solver.</li><li>
Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to people and their concerns. Able to handle work independently and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, families, administration, co-workers and community agencies.</li></ul>
JOB GOALS: To assist in the development of the program and work with the students/athletes in the sport assigned and to provide life lessons that will positively impact the physical, social and emotional well being of all who are involved.
JOB SUMMARY: To carry out the philosophy of the athletic department. The head coach is responsible for planning, directing, and leading an education based athletic program that seeks to develop athletes of empathy and integrity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Learns and adheres to the coaching philosophy and program of the head coach.</li><li>
Accept and implement the co-curricular philosophy of High School.</li><li>
Follows the rules and regulations of the school, the conference and the State High School League.</li><li>
Attend the rules interpretation meeting held by the State High School League.</li><li>
Assist to develop continuity between the community and school programs.</li><li>
Provide leadership in his or her program for all levels (9th, 10th, JV and Varsity) of the sport.</li><li>
Only allows athletes certified by the Activities Office to participate.</li><li>
Maintains appropriate supervision of his/her program at all times (locker rooms, practices, events, bus</li></ul>
rides, etc.). Supervises any and all space used by athletes while they are present.<ul><li>
Assures that the squad at all times will reflect proper attitude and conduct at home or away.</li><li>
Encourages young men and women to participate in sports and other co-curricular activities other than his/her own but does not attempt to influence the specific sport or activity.</li><li>
Represent the school in a professional manner in demeanor, language, and conduct (based on standards established by the DSA).</li><li>
Teaches and emphasizes safe procedures to athletes.</li><li>
Conduct out-of-season training as needed.</li><li>
Attend athletic awards programs.</li><li>
All other duties as assigned by the DSA.</li></ul>
EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES:<ul><li>
Regularly inspect equipment and facilities to insure the safety of each student athlete.</li><li>
Assists in the responsibility for care of equipment and facilities being used.</li><li>
Assists in the issuance, return, and maintenance of equipment.</li><li>
Assists in ensuring that all equipment is cleaned, repaired, and stored properly at the end of the season.</li><li>
Makes recommendations to the DSA regarding needed equipment or repairs to the facility.</li></ul>
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:<ul><li>
Assist the DSA and principal in the hiring and retention of assistant coaches.</li><li>
Assist students in communication with prospective college coaches and provide letters of recommendation as requested.</li><li>
Direct, supervise, and evaluate regularly the performance of all assistant coaches of the respective sport.</li><li>
Enforces all building and district regulations and policies.</li><li>
Has knowledge and keeps current on rules and regulations regarding your sport and in accordance with VHSL, HCPS, and HHS.</li><li>
Keeps abreast of new knowledge and innovative ideas and techniques by attending clinics, workshops, or other methods.</li><li>
Registering and maintaining records on all athletes.</li><li>
Assures possession of a copy of each student&rsquo;s current physical before allowing the student to participate.</li><li>
Assures that a copy of the student&rsquo;s commitment form is on file in the athletic office before allowing the student to compete.</li><li>
Provides information on game times, bus schedules, and practice times to parents and athletes.</li><li>
Conducts self as a personal example of positive demeanor for the athletes and represents the school in a favorable manner.</li><li>
Responsible for reporting scores and disseminating team information publicly.</li><li>
Delegate responsibilities to the assistant coaches as appropriate.</li><li>
Organize and participate in an end of the season information and evaluation sessions with all assistant coaches.</li><li>
Works cooperatively with the DSA and principal on all endeavors related to assigned sport.</li><li>
Participate in pre and post season meetings with the DSA. The post-season meeting will serve as an evaluation conference.</li></ul>
REASONING ABILITY:<ul><li>
Ability to interpret a variety of information furnished in written, oral,diagram, and schedule form.</li><li>
Ability to identify and define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.</li></ul>
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:<ul><li>
Maintains appropriate confidentiality.</li><li>
Promotes a harassment-free environment.</li><li>
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.</li><li>
Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software.</li><li>
Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet changing demands of the position.</li><li>
Must be able to navigate the VHSL website for clinic dates, schedules, and official ratings.</li><li>
Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.</li><li>
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.</li><li>
Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.</li></ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Duties performed typically in settings related to athletics and include, but not limited to: gymnasiums, sport fields, locker rooms, activity buses, weight rooms, and other home and away recreational areas. Frequent walking, stooping, standing, lifting, up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment/objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds. Other physical activities are required. Travel with students, coaches, trainers, and teams on athletic related trips is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for determining injuries/illnesses; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Contact with athletic coaches, athletic trainers, administration, staff, and parents is required. Contact with medical professionals may be required. Frequent contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions and meet the physical demands.
Terms of Employment: Athletic Season
FLSA Status: Exempt
SALARY SCALE: Stipend Scale
EVALUATION: The Principal in conjunction with the DSA will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.
The above is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of this position.
The Harrisonburg City School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment.
Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, gender, age, disability or marital status is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
To be considered for the vacancy, please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to upload the following:<ul><li>
Three (3) current professional references (Name, phone number, email address). At least one reference should be a current supervisor or most recent supervisor.</li><li>
Cover Letter and Resume</li></ul>
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have received a copy of this job description. It has been discussed with me and I have freely chosen to comply with the performance and behavior/conduct expectations contained herein.
__________________________ _________ __________________________ _______
Employee&rsquo;s Signature Date Supervisor&rsquo;s Signature Date</div>

Varsity Assistant Coach (Multiple) - Football (HHS)

San Dieguito Union High School District

<div>SB 848 COMPLIANCE &ndash; EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 
Effective January 1, 2026, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44051(a)(1), any 
applicant for a non-teaching position must disclose a complete list of every school district, county office 
of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of 
education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, 
part-time, or substitute roles. Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of 
dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions. 
Requirements / Qualifications 
Demonstrates knowledge of the fundamental skills and techniques, as well as the advanced techniques needed for the Sport. 
Demonstrates successful ability to teach, enforce, advocate and model appropriate behavior, character traits and educational values to student athletes. 
Demonstrates successful ability to follow the National Federation of High Schools Coaches Code of Conduct and the California Interscholastic Federation Coaches Code of Conduct 
Requires Sport experience and prefer experience working with youth. 
Open till filled.<div> 
A one-time stipend is paid out at the end of each coaching season:</div><div>
Fall Coaching in December</div><div>
Winter Coaching in March</div><div>
Spring Coaching in June</div> 
COACH RESPONSIBILITES<ul><li>
Understand that academics are priority</li><li>
Be alert to your student-athletes' academic performance</li><li>
Develop team rules and expectations and communicate these with team &amp; parents</li><li>
Provide schedules for practices, tournaments and games</li><li>
Communicate change in season schedule in a timely manner</li><li>
Be on time and come prepared for all practices and games</li><li>
Maintain current CPR/First Aid certificates and TB clearance</li><li>
Encourage all student-athletes to do their best</li><li>
Apply all school and team rules to all student-athletes equally</li><li>
Be professional in all actions and words</li><li>
Create a positive environment for the team</li><li>
Communicate with individual student-athletes as to their role on the team</li><li>
Clearly communicate all NFHS, CIF, SDUHSD, Conference, and team rules to student-athletes and parents</li><li>
Return parent phone calls/emails in a timely manner</li><li>
Communicate with parents as soon as possible regarding any injuries to a student-athlete in the absence of an athletic trainer</li><li>
Explain vacation/absence policy</li><li>
Allow student-athletes time away from practice to make-up tests due to athletic competition or to attend tutoring</li><li>
Off-campus walk-on coaches must turn in their keys in order to get paid</li><li>
All coaches must get permission from their Athletic Director to use district facilities out of season</li><li>
Maintain CIF HOME and MAX PREP results/stats</li><li>
Input Schedule into Arbiter, if required by sport assignor</li><li>
Adhere to CIF Dead Period of your sport during the summer</li></ul>
For inquiries about the vacancy, please reach out to the Athletic Director of the Site:
Charlenne Falcis-Stevens Kari DiGiulio
charlenne.falcisstevens@sduhsd.net kari.digiulio@sduhsd.net
(858) 755-0125 ext. 2026 (760) 436-6136 ext. 6007
Torrey Pines High School La Costa Canyon High School 
Scott Jordon Shane Brown
scott.jordon@sduhsd.net shane.brown@sduhsd.net
(760) 753-1121 ext. 5037 (858) 350-0253 ext. 4025
San Dieguito Academy Canyon Crest Academy 
Employment with SDUHSD is contingent upon successful post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. Please note that our agency receives Federal funding and must adhere to Federal regulations. 
San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that a school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. 
The following position is designated as Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment: 
Mary Anne Nuskin
Associate Superintendent
Human Resources
710 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, California 92024
Telephone number: (760)753-6491</div>

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