MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid teaching certificate; four-year degree and/or DESE substitute certification required
- First-aid certification required
- Experience as a wrestling coach preferred
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Assume responsibility for the coordination of the high school and middle school programs in the assigned sport or activity.
- Use sound and acceptable coaching/teaching techniques in all phases of the program.
- Organize safe and effective practice sessions.
- Develop and delegate specific job tasks for assistant(s).
- Develop and adhere to an efficient and technically sound conditioning and injury prevention and treatment program.
- Develop in conjunction with the Principal/Activities Director a sound system for equipment accountability.
- Establish a working rapport with, and is directly responsible to, the Principal/Activities Director.
- Model good sportsmanship and enforce sportsmanlike behavior among the players/team members at all times.
- Establish good public relations in the school and community.
- Coach individual participants in the fundamental and advanced skills necessary to develop their full potential in the sport/activity involved.
- Demonstrate the ability to motivate the team and individual players.
- Develop a firm, fair, and consistent discipline system for the team and for individual players/members.
- Follow proper procedures in handling discipline problems.
- Cooperate with maintenance staff, transportation staff, and others who are involved in supporting the activities program.
- Adhere to budget guidelines for the sport/activity. Arrange for contacts with appropriate college recruiters for players/team members.
- Attend clinics, workshops, and professional organizations as related to coaching area.
- Make an effort to improve coaching strategies and techniques.
- Evaluate assistant(s) following district procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
For a complete listing of job responsibilities and fitness for duty requirements, see our Head Coach Job Description at www.mvr3.k12.mo.us
TERMS: Extra duty contract; $6,843 annual
EFFECTIVE: 2025-2026 school year
SCREENING TO BEGIN: Immediately; open until filled
Recommendation to be given at the May 2025 Board of Education meeting.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: The Meramec Valley R-III School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in the admission, access to, treatment, and employment in its programs, services and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Meramec Valley R-III School District’s compliance with nondiscrimination laws is directed to contact Mr. Tom Sauvage, Assistant Superintendent, at 126 North Payne Street, Pacific, MO 63069, (636-271-1400).
An Equal Opportunity Employer
