Nondiscrimination Statement
The Centinela Valley Union High School District is committed to providing a safe school and working environment where all individuals in education are afforded equal access and opportunities. The District’s academic and other educational support programs, services and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any individual based on the person’s actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information regarding complaints, please click here to access the District’s Complaints Webpage: http://bit.ly/cvcomplaints, or contact: Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Division, Centinela Valley Union High School District, 14901 Inglewood Avenue, Lawndale CA 90260, brownp@centinela.k12.ca.us (310) 263-3210.
Centinela Valley Union High School District
Head Coach
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Head Coach is responsible for various aspects of the program, such as recruiting within the school, scheduling opponents (in conjunction with the Athletic Director), training, and coaching team members. The Head Coach is required to abide by the CIF rules and regulations as well as the rules and regulations set by the Centinela Valley Union High School District and the athletic administration.
Job Specifications:
In order to be successful in this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
Essential Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
Prepare field/courts on Game Day and manage logistics for all lower level competitions
Check and respond to Centinela Outlook email on a regular basis
Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes.
Coordinate the development and promotion of the specific Program.
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 all coaches work together toward a common goal within the program and provide unity within all levels of the program.
Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
Hold a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
Assess players’ skills and assign team positions.
Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property.
Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times (coaches and athletes)
Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
Knowledge:
Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of NFHS and CIF rules and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes.
Skills:
The applicant must possess the ability to communicate in spoken and written word.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
The applicant must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the field.
The applicant must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
The applicant must possess the ability to assess players and coaches effectively.
Attributes:
The applicant should be professionally calm and motivationally intense.
The applicant should be a progressive thinker but a believer in planning and preparation.
Certificates:
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching or Sport Specific
NFHS Concussion in Sports (every 2 years)
NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest (every 2 years)
NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (every 2 years)
Valid CPR/First-Aid card
Supervision Exercised: Assistant Coaches, Staff
Supervision Received: Principal /Athletic Director
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. CVUHSD reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.