Job Description
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/ Activity Sponsor/Coach
Date Posted:
4/8/2025
Location:
Alamosa High School
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until filled
COACHING REQUIRED PAPERWORK
Complete online application
Once you have been offered a position and have been Board approved, proceed to step 3.
Call (719) 587-1600 (Eveline Jacquez) to make an appointment for the Required Background Check and employment paperwork.
Complete the following Required Courses:
Concussion, CPR/First Aid that can be accessed from NFHS Online.
(The CPR/First Aid fee will be reimbursed by the district. Please send a copy to the Athletic Director for processing)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals
SUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.
JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.
GENERAL: The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.
The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments.
It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Alamosa Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of overall program.
Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.
Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
Provides documentation to fulfill state and
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