Community Coach

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:
8/2/2024

Location:
Hugh Mills Stadium
Community Coach

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

August 2, 2024

POSITION: Community Coach

LOCATION: Hugh Mills Stadium

JOB SUMMARY:

The Dougherty County School System is seeking a motivated Community Coach who has a passion for working with school students of all ages. The Community Coach will assist Head Coaches in game techniques and strategies to prepare for competition and determine the need for individual and/or team improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required;
2. Georgia High School Association Lay Coaching Certificate required;
3. Up-to-date knowledge of applicable sports;
4. CPR/AED Certified;
5. Knowledge of safety practices;
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills are essential;
2. Ability to maintain a harmonious relationship with other staff members and community support groups;
3. Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, school based staff, students, parents, and the community.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists with the development and implementation of program functions and activities in accordance with Dougherty County Schools and Georgia High School Association rules and regulations related to sports;
2. Promotes interest, skills, and lifelong participation in various physical activities;
3. Assists in organizing and administering the athletic program so that it is closely integrated and thoroughly coordinated with the general purposes of education;
4. Emphasizes safety in teaching techniques and elements of play and thoroughly educate the players on the rules of the game;
5. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Athletics.

REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.
THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY

The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

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About Us

The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 21 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools and 1 alternative middle/high school), four learning centers and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interests include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.

Important Note
This document provides descriptive information about the above The Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.