Position Purpose:

The Color Guard Coach is responsible for improving the performance of participants through motivation and instruction.  They are responsible for leading the team, conducting training sessions, and creating the right conditions for participants to improve their skills and performance.  Head coaches should be well educated in the activity they teach and should be able to communicate their ideas to athletes in an easily understood manner.

 

Essential Functions:

The following description is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities associated with this position.  It is not meant to be an inclusive list of every task or responsibility.

• Plans, organizes, and conducts practice sessions to prepare the team for competition.
• Supervises a physical conditioning programs that enables athletes to reach their maximum performance.
• Follows a pre-determined competition schedule set by the school’s athletic director.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains potential paticipants
• Instills the importance of good sportsmanship, a competitive spirit, and teamwork.
• Develops individualized training programs or skill development sessions, as needed.
• Establishes and enforces rules of conduct for student participants.
• Plans strategies and selects team members for competitions.
• Mentors student participants to foster academic, emotional, and social growth
• Serves as a role model for all students, staff, and members of the community.
• Maintains a regular and predictable attendance history while employed by the district
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

 

Equipment:

• Uses training equipment commonly associated with the activity.
• Uses standard school equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones, as needed.

 

Travel Requirements:

• Travels to practices, meets, and competitive events as required.
• Travel on nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the fundamental rules of the competitions and the strategies, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful.
• Knowledge of successful coaching strategies and ethical motivation techniques.
• Knowledge of all state and local rules associated with the sport, training events, competitions, and rules governing student athletes.
• Knowledge of basic first aid techniques and strategies to prevent injuries.
• Skilled in the use and care of athletic equipment associated with the sport.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with student, parents, and members of the public.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other contacted in the course of work.

 

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in standard school building environment.
• Ability to work outdoors during student activities may be required.
• For a complete list of the physical and mental demands needed to perform the essential functions for this position, please see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements.

 

Qualifications Profile:

• Certification:  Nebraska teaching certificate preferred.
• Education:  High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience:  None.

 

FLSA Status:  Exempt