8th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Coach

8th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Coach - Vacancy ID: 274964
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The Fond du Lac School District has an opening for a 8th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Coach.
Please see our website (www.fdlsd.org) for more information about our district!
LOCATION: East Central Wisconsin. Sixty miles north of Milwaukee on Highway 41. Easy driving distance to Appleton, Oshkosh, Madison, Milwaukee, and Green Bay. Marian University (four years) located in Fond du Lac. City population and surrounding area which constitutes the school district, approximately 45,000.
SCHOOLS: 14 schools – one high school, grades 9-12 with an alternative high school option; three middle schools, grades 6-8; nine elementary schools, grades 4K-5; and one STEM charter school serving grades 6 - 12.
Individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
The Fond du Lac School District does not discriminate in the employment of staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.31, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.
Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy
As mandated by the current provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and under the regulations set forth in Chapter 106 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations (“the federal Title IX regulations”), the District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that the District operates. Title IX’s requirement not to discriminate in any education program or activity extends to cover, but is not limited to, District students, certain admissions processes, and District employment. Inquiries regarding how Title IX and the federal Title IX regulations apply to the District may be referred to a District Title IX Coordinator (as designated below), to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, or to both.
The District’s commitment to nondiscrimination under Title IX and under other state and federal laws is further defined in the following policies of the School Board (school board policy 1422, 1662, 2260, 3122, 3362, 4122, 4362, and 5517).
The District employees who hold each of the positions identified below serve as Title IX Coordinators for the District:
Marisa Lombardo
Director of Human Resources
72 W. 9th Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6501
[email protected]
David Michalkiewicz
Director of Student Conduct and Support
72 W. 9th Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2900
[email protected]
The district has established a process for reporting Sex Discrimination, filing formal complaints of Title IX Sexual Harassment, and has established grievance procedures through which the District structures its response to reports that allege unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity of the District. These procedures can be found on the school district website at www.fdlsd.org or directly at the following link: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/fond/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policies
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Head Coach - Athletics
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director
COORDINATES WITH: Assistant Coach
QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience as a head coach or assistant coach
Must possess effective coaching and teaching techniques and skills.
Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport
Ability to establish and maintain effective working and positive relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE: Athletic Stipend Schedule
EMPLOYMENT TERM: Seasonal
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS: As needed to fulfill program requirements
*EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT STATUS: N/A
ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES
The head coach is responsible for mentoring and coaching student athletes to be great teammates and role models for all while preparing them for athletic competition. The head coach will promote, develop and teach strategies that allow student athletes to be successful on and off the court/field. This position centers on creating positive relationships with student athletes as outlined in the Fond du Lac School District Handbook and school district policies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The person occupying this position must be capable of successfully performing the essential duties and responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to the following:
- Adheres to all district employee professional and ethical expectations
- Holds a pre-season parent/student athlete meeting. Must be completed within the first week of tryouts
- Promotes the sport, supports the multi-sport athlete and works in cooperation with other coaches in the athletic department
- Develops practice schedules, reserves facility and space for practices and competitions, works with the athletic director to build game schedules for all levels
- Works with the Athletic Director to hire assistant coaches, provides duties and expectations for all assistant coaches, managers, etc.
- Works with the athletic office on physicals, eligibility forms, emergency information, insurance cards, participation fee, code of conduct sign-off etc.
- Establishes letter requirements within their sport and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season to the athletic office prior to the banquet
- Establishes and maintains high standards of student athlete behavior and provides proper supervision of student athletes at all times
- Monitors the academic performance of all team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met, and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard
- Provides the athletic office with the dates of parents night, youth/alumni night, staff appreciation night, senior night, banquet, etc.
- Works closely with our training staff regarding injuries and rehab for our student athletes
- Follows all WIAA and conference regulations. Attends all state or conference meetings such as seed meetings, state zoom meetings and all FVA conference/bylaw meetings
- Membership within their state association of the sport they coach
- Follows all WIAA in season and out of season rules and regulations
- Follows all purchasing processes, handles care and maintenance of the equipment and works with the athletic director on ordering equipment, supplies and uniforms
- Head Coach post season evaluation, collection of uniforms and equipment, proper storage of all program inventory
- Works and establishes positive relationships with the news media, school media, booster clubs, service clubs, local businesses and other organizations
- Models sportsmanship at all times and in all places, maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators
- With the approval of the Athletic Director attend meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance
- Monitors non discriminatory practices in all activities, provides a positive and safe environment for all student athletes and assistant coaches
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to ten pounds without assistance in an indoor setting
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, up to seven hours in an eight-hour day
- Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times throughout the shift
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, push, pull, balance, kneel, stoop, bend, reach in all directions, handle, and feel
- Ability to move throughout the building and from building to building
- Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment such as fax machine, copier, etc.
- Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone, or ability to utilize an interpreter or assistive technology for the deaf or hard of hearing to complete such tasks
- Vision ability adequate to read handwritten or printed materials, or ability to utilize an interpreter or assistive technology for the blind to complete such tasks
- Ability to complete job activities in an environment where background noise, loud noise, and frequent interruptions are the norm
- Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy
- Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person to provide information and assistance
- Ability to follow safety procedures and monitor the work environment for safety concerns
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion of background check, physical and drug screen
- Successful completion of any required training assigned by the Athletic Director and/or the Director of Human Resources
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance
- Remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 3122.01/4122.01 throughout their employment in the District
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities necessary within the scope of this employment position as assigned by the Superintendent or designee
The Fond du Lac School District does not discriminate in the employment of staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.31, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.
*The Fond du Lac School District reserves the right to modify the above job description at any time.
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