South Burlington School District
About South Burlington School District:
At South Burlington School District, we believe in supporting the whole employee—inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes amazing, competitively priced health insurance, dental coverage, sick time, professional time and other leaves. Additionally, we offer a robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement; and for other staff consists of a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district. Employees may also enjoy professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiatives, Employee Assistance Programs and meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth.
Job Title: Varsity Athletic Coach
Location: District
Job Group: Co-Curricular
Reports To: Activities/Athletic Director
Summary: Assists student athletes in acquiring the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training, in order to realize individual and team goals. Directs student athletes in athletic training and competitions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assists in the administrative duties for assigned activity by:
- Communicating and modeling with Assistant and JV Coaches, students, volunteers and the greater school community the Athletic Department’s philosophy, objectives, and techniques to be instilled in student athletes.
- Coordinating practices, clinics, and meetings to ensure success of the assigned program.
- Assisting in the planning of special sport events, arranging transportation, and coordinates scheduling with maintenance and/or other school staff for facilities use.
- Training, informing, and encouraging professional growth of staff through participation in clinic attendance, networking, and self-directed learning.
- Encouraging completion of required documentation by student athletes to fulfill state and system requirements to include, but not limited to: health certifications, parental consent, and eligibility.
- Providing assistance with budget information in preparation for the next season.
- Recommending policy, method, or procedural changes when needed.
- Participating in the interview process and making recommendations for hires.
- Supervising and evaluating Assistant and JV Coaches; analyzing staff effectiveness and recommending appropriate actions to Activities/Athletic Director.
2. Is accountable for all equipment and the safeguarding of school property by:
- Providing proper safeguards for the maintenance and protection of equipment and storage sites. Monitors equipment areas, training areas, authorizing those who may enter, issue, or requisition equipment or services.
- Collecting the cost of any equipment damaged, lost, or not returned.
- Arranging for issuing, storing, and reconditioning equipment.
- Properly marking and identifying all equipment before issuing or storing.
- Maintaining annual inventory and current records of equipment.
- Ensuring the proper cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
- Recommending sanitation and equipment guidelines (type, style, color, or technical specifications.)
- Instilling in each player a respect for equipment and school property and its care and proper use.
- Examining locker rooms before and after practices and games. Checks the general cleanliness of the facility.
- Securing all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the school building/grounds.
3. Responsible for the activities of assigned athletes while engaged in assigned sport by:
- Providing training rules and regulations of the sport to each participant.
- Monitoring student athletes’ grades and conduct.
- Directing student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
- Supervising student athletes during transport, in locker rooms and facilities, and during events.
- Enforcing appropriate discipline in keeping with school policy and team expectations. Works to increase morale, cooperation, and to resolve complaints and/or disputes. Contacts parents/guardians in the event a student athlete is ineligible or dropped from the team.
- Completing and submitting required paperwork, within 24 hours, for all athletic related injuries.
- Initiating programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and/or emergencies.
- Traveling to/from and attending all practices and games. Provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
- Permitting student athlete’s access to authorized areas at appropriate times.
4. Keeps current on the technical aspects of various team sports, as well as sport trends, developments, and research.
5. May perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The ability to work in a collaborative team environment is essential to the employee's successful job performance. Demonstrated ability and skill in leadership, mentoring, and good sportsmanship is required. May assist the Activities/Athletic Director and/or Principal in the supervision of High School and Middle school coaches, assistant coaches, and volunteers.
Education and/or Experience: Direct experience in organizing and leading a comprehensive sports program is expected. Advanced knowledge and/or demonstrated continued learning in health and fitness area is preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities: Must have effective organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of computers and fitness equipment is essential. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others is needed. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District and School Board policies is required. Must have knowledge of existing system, and state and league regulations.
Why Join SBSD?
*Supportive colleagues and leadership
*Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
*Professional growth and advancement
*Comprehensive benefits
*Meaningful work that impacts students daily