Exempt/Professional
Reports to
Principal and Athletic Director
Dept./School
Assigned Athletic Campus
Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in assigned sport(s). Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics.
Education/Licensure
- Valid Tennessee teaching license preferred
- Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate
- Clear and valid Tennessee commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (optional)
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
- Knowledge of Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) and Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA) rules
- Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
- Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical (if bus driving duties are required)
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
1 years of experience as coach or participant in sport assigned
Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file all budgets, reports, records, and other documents required.
Assign and oversee completion of the work of assistant coaches and student athletic assistants.
Tools/Equipment Used
- Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
- Other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED); operate school bus
Posture
Prolonged standing; kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; frequent driving; moderate grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching
Motion
Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sport(s) assigned
Lifting
Frequently light lifting (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds)
Environment
Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; frequent exposure to noise; frequent district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles
Mental Demands
Maintain emotional control under stress