TITLE: Middle School Fencing Coach
LOCATION: The Gill St. Bernard’s School Athletics | Private School In Somerset County NJ | Gill St. Bernard's (gsbschool.org)
Gill St. Bernard's School has a proud tradition of athletic excellence throughout its history. Athletics play an integral part of the overall educational experience of our students, reinforcing our core values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence through competition, practice, and team-play. Candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to jnoon@gsbschool.org. Feel free to contact Director of Athletics Jenn Noon with any questions.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
To organize, coordinate, and promote a comprehensive athletic program to meet the needs and interests of the school community. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and stress the importance of academic achievement and social responsibility, while modeling a high degree of ethics and professionalism. This position reports to the Director of Athletics and Middle School Athletics Coordinator.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
· Establish and monitor rules, regulations and procedures as needed for the student-athletes participating which conform to the school, NJSIAA and MSAC Conference policies.
· In conjunction with the Athletic Director, order and maintain supplies.
· Instruct and advise athletes on eligibility, rules and regulations, sportsmanship, and citizenship.
· Prepare forms, reports, inventory, and recommendations as required.
· Compile and maintain accurate individual and team performance records.
· Establish procedures for communicating with team and parents/guardians.
· Plan, organize, and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning.
· Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program.
· Provide for the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions.
· Issue, collect, inventory, and store equipment.
· Instruct participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or athletic trainer immediately and implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations.
· Assume responsibility for locker rooms and other areas used by the team.
· Maintain necessary confidentiality of medical conditions as appropriate.
· In conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Athletic Administrator, maintain a schedule that conforms to the NJSIAA and MSAC Conference.
· Other duties as assigned or required by the demands of the position and administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must maintain annual certification in NJSIAA Coaching Coursework Requirements; Fundamentals in Coaching, First Aid, CPR, AED, Concussion, Heat Acclimatization, and Implicit Bias training.
· Availability until the conclusion of practice and/or for home and away athletic contests which may occur at night or on weekends
· Demonstrated experience and competencies for performance responsibilities
· Required criminal background check and proof of US citizenship or legal alien status