UPSM High School Cross Country Head Coach
University Prep Schools
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Quick overview
The coach is responsible for directing student athletes to achieve high skill levels while fostering discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Additionally, the role involves managing student attendance records, processing documentation, and communicating with parents and staff regarding student welfare.
Requirements summary
An associate degree is required, with a bachelor's degree preferred, along with experience working with children in an educational setting. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work collaboratively with the school community.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- UPSM
- High
- School -
- Detroit,
- MI 48207Summary: This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in athletics.
Duties and Responsibilities
Confer regularly with School Operations Managers, School Principal or their designees regarding matters related to student attendance and welfare. Essential Functions involve communicating with parents, students, staff, etc. in person, by telephone or letter for the purpose of providing information on a variety of attendance issues and meeting district and state absence notification requirements Maintains a variety of attendance records, schedules, and files (manual and computer) (e.g. Contact and telephone logs, student attendance, school calendars, etc.) for the purpose of providing reliable information in compliance with district policies. Prepares a variety of reports and written materials (e.g. passes, standardized and special attendance reports, letters to parents, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures. Processes documents and materials (e.g. attendance records, student placement, disciplinary and/or suspension notices, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties. Responds to inquiries from a variety of individuals (e.g. staff, parents, probation officers, other schools, and/or students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or directions as may be required. Recommend pupil referrals to the school principal or designee for such agencies as the child guidance clinics, family services and placement agencies, and to other institutions and school as directed. Assist the principal or School Attendance Team with coordinating, referring and submitting the School Attendance Review Board referrals to District School Attendance Review Board. Participate in in-service training of school personnel in matters related to student attendance and welfare. Enforce the district’s rules and regulations related to school attendance QualificationsEducation/Experience Associates degree required Bachelor’s degree preferred Experience working with children in an educational setting; Ability to work collaboratively with staff and community. Working with district/state/federal laws and regulations relating to child welfare and attendance Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of youth programs, school and community activities Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. Office procedures, fax, printer, computer and copier Interpersonal, Oral and written communication skills Ability to work well with the community at large, including parents and students Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary Ability to problem solve Ability to effectively organize, manage, and direct the work of others; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Demonstrates U Preps Core Values: We work well by ourselves and teams We care about people Our actions have a purpose We think big and do Learning is exciting