This extra curricular position is available in the Rockwood School District for the

2024-25 School Year.

Season= Spring 2025

Start date for this coaching position is January 1, 2025.

RSD contracted teacher will be paid a stipend.

RSD hourly employee will be paid same stipend amount but at an hourly rate.

Non RSD staff will be paid same stipend but at an hourly rate.

ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:  A coach/sponsor will mentor, guide, and support students in their athletic or extracurricular pursuits by fostering personal growth, teamwork, and skill development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

1. Provide supervision of students during all aspects of program
2. Develop training programs, provide instruction and feedback
3. Foster team cohesion
4. Plan competitions and contests, including out of season activities
5. Collaborate with school administration
6. Ensure compliance with regulations
7. Promote sportsmanship and character development in an encouraging an inclusive environment
8. Proactively communicate schedules and information to parents and administration
9. Coaches and sponsors must adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in District Form 5002 Code of Conduct- Coaches, Sponsors, and Chaperones . It is important for all coaches and sponsors to understand that this list is not exhaustive. It is intended to provide specific, but not exclusive, examples of the standards of conduct that are appropriate for persons who coach and sponsor student activities. 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Has knowledge and experience in the sport or activity
• Must possess leadership skills, and be able to set an example for the players.
• Effective communication skills in order to inspire players and work with them on improvement.
• Must be available to work nights, holidays, evenings and weekends, and be prepared to work in bad weather and be willing to travel with the team to different locations for competitions.
• (Head Coaches) Must be willing to provide off season training and practice following MSHSAA Guidelines

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  

1. AED/ CPR/ First Aid Certified (preferred)
2. Annual MSHSAA training requirements
3. Excellent professional references
4. Clean criminal and child abuse and neglect records check
5. High School Graduate 2 or more years prior 

EQUIPMENT USED:  

• Standard office equipment.
• Sport/ Activity equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• Duties will require the employee to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, see, and reach.
• Duties will require the ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Duties will require working non-traditional hours including evening and weekends