Middle School Field Hockey Head Coach

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the Position of Athletic Coach.

TITLE: Middle School Field Hockey Head Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Successful coaching experience preferred
2. CPR, AFEP Coaching Principles and Sport First Aid Courses or equivalent. (May take within the first year as a coach
3. At least 20 years of age.
4. High School diploma
5. Must be approved by the Oxford Hills School District
6. Must sign a statement stating that he/she has read and understands and agrees to comply with all MPA By-Laws, policies and Code of Ethics.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

JOB GOAL: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports the District's mission and goals.
2. Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
3. Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
4. Works closely with the Athletic Director in scheduling intramural and/or interscholastic contests.
5. Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniform, as appropriate.
6. Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records and similar paperwork.
7. Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
8. Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in his/her sport.
9. Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
10. Works closely with middle school, junior varsity and freshman programs, as appropriate and/or makes suggestions that benefit athletes at all times.
11. Attends lectures, rules interpretations and clinics to keep abreast of changes and methods that would improve the program.
12. Meets with parents, the news media, booster groups and youth organizations to improve public relations and encourages support for the sport and other athletic activities.
13. Carries out procedures for the prevention, care and treatment of athletic injuries.
14. Assumes such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Athletic Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: One year position. See current Agreement Between the MSAD#17 Board of Directors and the Oxford Hills Education Association.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Athletic Director.

Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:

As contributing members of the district's learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

1. Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a "new basics" for learning across all grade levels;
2. Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
3. Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
4. Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

How To Apply
Applicants must complete the entire online application as well as provide cover letter, resume, and three current letters of reference to be considered for a position. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.