Please apply at: https://ppsvikingsmi.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Basic Qualifications:

• Prior Successful Coaching Experience required
• Prior Successful High School Coaching Experience preferred
• Previous successful experience in fundraising preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with all audiences
• Evidence of strong leadership ability
• Evidence of ability to motivate and teach, with a philosophy of coaching that is compatible with an interscholastic athletic program

Specific Competencies:

• Demonstrates leadership abilities
• Positive role model to youth
• Willingness to build and lead a strong staff to promote a successful program
• Ability to work effectively with others: players, parents, teachers, administrators, patrons, and assistants
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to build and promote a program from the youth level through the varsity level
• Is sensitive to and willing to listen and be helpful to the needs of others
• Is an effective organizer and planner
• Is knowledgeable about coaching area(s) and keeps abreast of new ideas
• Demonstrates patience and understanding in stressful situations
• Demonstrates a willingness to work long hours and has the stamina to do so

Performance Expectations:

1. Adheres to the rules, regulations, and policies of the MHSAA and the Board of Education
2. Promotes and practices positive sportsmanship
3. Is prompt and accurate in submitting all required reports
4. Continues to grow professionally
5. Develops a good rapport with parents, patrons, news media, radio and television personnel, assistants, teachers and administrators
6. Works with other staff to assist athletes in maintaining eligibility
7. Is responsible for the conduct and well-being of players and assigns proper supervision of players
8. Is accountable for all expense monies and fundraising dollars
9. Supervises assistants and assigns duties to them
10. Conducts regular meetings with coaching staff
11. Meets with parents and players to discuss philosophy of program and the responsibility of coaches and players
12. Ensures that facilities and equipment are maintained properly and reports needs to the Athletic Director or Administration
13. Develops and distributes to students written guidelines for participation
14. Encourages multisport participation throughout the school year
15. Views athletic participation as having a positive impact on students and knows the value of winning as it relates to growth and development of students and the program
16. Works to achieve a positive relationship with all audiences
17. Uses appropriate language at all times; and
18. Is well-groomed, appropriately dressed and presents a good appearance

OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES: The Head Coach understands that from time to time the Athletic Director may assign additional duties

REPORTS TO: The Head Coach reports to the Athletic Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: All coaching assignments are for one year and subject to annual approval of the Athletic Director

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Athletic Director as appropriate

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The schools district may add to, modify or delete any aspects of the job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems necessary.

Nondiscrimination: The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.