Job Description

Job Description

Title: Sports Coach 

Division: Middle School, Upper School or School-wide

Location: Making Waves Academy Richmond

Reports to: Athletic Director

Status: Seasonal

Hourly: A stipend is offered at an hourly rate of $19.00- $23.00 dependent on experience

A Head Coach at Making Waves Academy is responsible for all aspects of a team's performance and development. This person fosters a positive and competitive environment that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic success. Developing a competitive nature is part of this skill set, but not the sole focus. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to the school's mission and values. The role includes evening and weekend hours, and occasional overtime. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Team Management

• Organize and supervise all practices, games, and team events, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Oversee game day setup and breakdown, including field/court preparation and equipment storage.
• Source, train, and supervise a team manager or volunteers to assist with scoreboard operation, statistical tracking, and other game-day logistics.
• Lead the team during games. Model respectful behavior and a positive attitude towards players, coaches, officials, game staff, and fans.
• Manage and provide oversight for junior varsity (JV) and assistant coaches, ensuring alignment with program goals and school policies.
• Address conflict or behavioral issues promptly, constructively, and in accordance with school policies.
• Manage team equipment, uniforms, and facilities, ensuring proper care and maintenance.

Safety & Compliance:

• Maintain a safe playing environment, identifying and addressing potential hazards. 
• Supervise students at all times during practices, games, and team events.
• Ensure compliance with all school, district, and athletic association policies and procedures.
• Be prepared to administer basic first aid and respond to emergencies, following established protocols. Partner with the Athletic Trainer to help with player injuries and prevention.

Coaching & Instruction

• Develop and implement effective practice plans that focus on fundamental skills, strategy, and physical conditioning appropriate for both middle school and/or high school levels.
• Teach and reinforce the rules of the game, ensuring fair play and adherence to league rules and regulations.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to athletes, helping them improve individual and team performance.
• Adapt coaching techniques to accommodate varying skill levels and learning styles among student-athletes.
• Promote a positive and supportive team culture that values respect, discipline, perseverance, and teamwork.
• Instill strong sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and a commitment to academic success.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating integrity, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic.

Communication & Collaboration

• Work with the Athletic Director and league to create a league schedule and non-league games, balancing the student-athletes and school’s schedule.

• Communicate regularly and effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, and school staff regarding schedules, expectations, progress, and any concerns.
• Collaborate with other coaches and school staff to ensure a cohesive and supportive athletic program.
• Attend all required meetings/workshops.

Mission Alignment

Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Making Waves Academy’s mission, core values, standards, competencies, and code of conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Work Environment

• This job operates in an indoor and outdoor school environment and routinely uses sports fields, gyms, both on-campus and off-campus. 
• Evening and weekend work required to cover athletic events. Occasional travel for away games.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry objects up to 100 pounds (with assistance); Move around campus, including gyms, fields, and turf; Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out; Maintain balance or stay upright in unstable positions; Use hands and fingers to operate equipment and tape students; Coordinate movement of multiple parts of the body; See differences between colors, shades, and brightness; Hear sounds and recognize differences between them. Be able to handle outdoor temperatures; Be able to work long periods of time without getting tired or out of breath.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of coaching experience at the high school level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the rules, strategies, and techniques of baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, basketball, etc.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective teaching and instructional skills. Ability to develop and implement effective practice plans and game strategies.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to maintain a positive and supportive coaching environment.
• Ability and willingness to uphold and reinforce MWA policies and procedures. Familiarity with CA Education Code regarding student behavior and conduct and Mandated Reporter requirements. Ability and willingness to uphold the highest ethical standards and promote sportsmanship.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes. Ability to work effectively with student-athletes of varying skill levels and maturity. Familiarity with the Restorative Justice framework is very helpful.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school staff, parents/guardians, and the community. 

Licenses or Certificates

• Employment eligibility will include Live Scan fingerprinting, TB Assessment, and/or other employment clearance
• CIF Approved Coaching Education Certificate, AED, CPR and First Aid certification

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation
Consistent with its obligations under the law, MWA will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Is Our Policy

Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the School to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists); color; gender, (including gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity, whether or not the employee is transitioning or has transitioned); sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to such); religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices); marital/registered domestic partner status; age (forty (40) and over); national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the U.S. is authorized by federal law); physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS); medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics); taking of a leave of absence pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), Pregnancy Disability Leave (“PDL”) law, Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), or laws related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking laws; genetic information; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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