Boys Golf Coach
High School in Battle Creek, Michigan is looking for a Boys Golf Coach.

Position Overview:
Provides instruction and coaching to students developing skills and the ability to excel in athletics. The position contributes to the educational program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in sports so that they are successfully competitive. The position must realize and appreciate the need for the sport program to work with other sports as a complement to the entire athletic department. Directly supervises students, volunteers and assigned personnel.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect and good sportsmanship.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Ensure that coaches work together toward a common goal within the athletic program and provide unity with a structured feeder system.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Work with the Athletic Director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the coaching program and make changes based on findings and the ongoing needs of the program.
• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.
• Instruct and advise students on regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
• Maintain files, copies of pertinent materials, eligibility forms, transfer forms, grade reports, and ensure that District guidelines are followed.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions and while on trips off school property in accordance with student code of conduct and student handbook.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principal, teachers and Athletic Director.
• Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing and storing all athletic equipment including the weight room.
• Annually establish and meet performance goals.
• Understand and articulate role in admissions, development and advancement.
• Regular, dependable attendance is a critical performance factor to ensure consistent, high-quality services to children and families.

Requirements:
3 years’ successful experience coaching an athletic sport is preferred.
Experience working with students in a diverse, multicultural academic setting is required.
Lifelong learner with a collaborative spirit is required.
Bilingual preferred but not required.
General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures is required.
Knowledge of middle school athletic rules/regulations is required.
Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes is required.
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills is required.
Demonstrated ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to work with staff, parents and children.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

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