Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coach
Date Posted:
10/1/2025
Location:
Hendricks Elementary
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned by the Principal/AD
? Be an appropriate role model for student-athletes, parents, families, SCS staff, opponents, and the community
? Fosters initiative, self-discipline, teamwork, loyalty, courage, leadership, and the commitment to excellence to Shelbyville Middle School athletes
? Works cooperatively and develops rapport with administration, teachers, coaching staff, players, and community
? Complies with all aspects of the coaching handbook
? Organizes, directs, and supervises assistant coaches
? Exhibits enthusiasm and sincere interest in coaching and working with athletes
? Uses sound proven methods of coaching and displays knowledge and innovation in sport
? Clearly communicates with the individual/team about goals, performance, and progress
? Develops and maintains a competitive environment
? Instructs individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
? Organizes, plans, and schedules a regular program of practice
? Maintains an accurate roster
? Assists the Athletic Director in planning contests, special events, etc.
? Communicates and works with medical personnel and parents involving athletes' injuries
? Monitors the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times that athletes are present
? Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season
? Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual athletes
? Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport
? Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow-up
? Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms and submits on time
? Accounts for all equipment or delegates the responsibility
? Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program
? Attends clinics when financially possible
? Complies with requirements outlined on the employee sign-off sheet
? Monitors required training completion of athletic department employees
? Completes required training promptly
? Maintains satisfactory attendance
? Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies, and Employee Handbook