POSITION SUMMARY
The middle school head coach will work within the framework of the middle school athletics to provide leadership in the ongoing development and improvement of student athletes in their sport through coordinating, planning, evaluation, and implementation of programs. All coaches have the responsibility of carrying on their respective sport within the best interest of Marana Unified School District and its students within the bounds of the Northwest League bylaws. Middle school athletics programs will be a minimum of four days a week while in season.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate a high level of dependability and organization
Utilize positive interpersonal relations and effective communication skills
Exhibit effective problem solving skills and judgment
Maintains inventory of all sporting equipment and supplies
Works with administrators, purchasing staff, and vendors to procure needed athletic equipment and supplies
Communicates expectations to team members and families at the beginning of each season. This communication includes information for practice schedules, athlete expectations, and playing time distribution.
Organizes and implements an efficient and effective try-out system.
Organizes effective practice and game plans. This includes the organization of additional coaching staff members.
Complies with district and school procedures
Applies knowledge of sport to develop players at all levels of ability
Hold athletes to high behavioral and academic expectations
Sportsmanship displayed by team members during practice, travel, and competition
Works to increase knowledge of sport and player development
Partners with parent groups to positively impact experience of players
Follows all procurement and fundraising rules and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned

In addition, the head coach at the middle school level will collaborate with the athletic director to identify their role and responsibilities with regards to:
•          Promotion of the sport
•          Planning tryouts for program
•          Parent communication/ team letters
•          Inventory- uniform and equipment management
•          Camps to support skill development
•          Communication with elementary and high school programs of same sport
•          Transition of athletes from elementary and to high school programs
•          Community building events

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience coaching assigned sport
Exceptional communication skills with students and parents, and the ability to work with people who have a variety of skills, backgrounds, and temperaments
Must possess a patient, positive and proactive attitude in dealing with students and parents
Current CPR/First Aid Certification

Seasonal position

$1,700.00 Stipend

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.