POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE

 

Special Olympics Head Coach—Exceptional Student Services

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate.
  2. Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  3. Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work with students with low incidence disabilities, District-wide staff, and parents.
  5. Registered volunteer of Special Olympics of Arizona required.
  6. Knowledge of Special Olympics guidelines required.
  7. Must exhibit good physical health.
  8. Must be a reliable individual who can organize, maintain training schedule, and delegate tasks to volunteers.
  9. Demonstrated knowledge of implementation of I.E.P. goals for individual students.
  10. Demonstrated ability to plan, initiate cooperation, and motivation of group members to accomplish tasks.
  11. Positive communication and interpersonal skills.

REPORTS TO

 

Director of Exceptional Student Services

 

JOB GOAL

 

To organize and conduct a training program which develops the mental, physical, and social and behavioral skills for the Special Olympic athletes and ensures that participation is a positive experience by adhering to the Special Olympics guidelines.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  1. Organizes and supervises the training schedule for Special Olympic athletes.
  1. Provides minimum hours of practice to meet local and chapter competition eligibility requirements.
  1. Teaches the athletes and volunteers the rules of the sports.
  1. Coordinates with the volunteers and parents regarding drop off and pick up of Special Olympic athletes.
  1. Provides a safe environment for students to practice.
  1. Designs lesson plans reflective of physical conditioning for local and chapter competitions.
  1. Evaluates athletes for injury and follows procedures immediately to report accident(s) to parent, supervisor, school health aide, and local Indian Health Services as appropriate.
  1. Matches student abilities with others for fair competition.
  1. Provides adequate and appropriate training equipment.
  1. Ensures that athletes have an opportunity to participate in the events that challenge students based on their abilities.
  1. Attends Special Olympics trainings for coaches and disseminates information to athletes, volunteers, sponsors, and parents in a timely manner.
  1. Exercises responsibilities identified for head of delegations and coach during competitions, safety guidelines, and complies with competition rules.
  1. Collaborates with local and chapter officials for event evaluations and constructive input for rule changes.
  1. Works closely with sponsor to arrange registration, transportation, lodging, meals, and trip itinerary with volunteers well in advance.
  1. Assists the sponsor with coordinating fund raising activities.
  1. Supervises directly the athletes in practice sessions.
  1. Solicits the assistance of volunteers for adequate supervision of athletes at practices and Special Olympics related functions.
  1. Works closely with the sponsor to promote fair competition of athletes in local and chapter competitions.
  1. Assumes responsibility at all times for the well-being of the athletes.
  1. Models sportsmanship manners and conduct at all times.
  1. Promotes the philosophy that athlete participation and positive learning experiences are more important than competing and winning.
  1. Performs such other tasks and assumes responsibilities as the principal, superintendent, or the Board may deem in the best interest of the District.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

 

Seasonal depending on the sport, addendum contract basis.  The Governing Board will establish salary and work year.