Head Coach - Unified Bocce

RSU 21 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive community that supports the safety and well-being of all of our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to implementing programs and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a part of this commitment, we welcome all applicants. RSU 21 does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, orientation, disability, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, disability status, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you are a person of color, LGBTQ+, disabled, or belong to any protected class, we encourage you to apply. Our diversity strengthens our mission to produce global citizens.

As the Head Coach, you will deliver measurable results in developing, enhancing and promoting an athletic program that will be distinguished by the teams’ display of integrity, citizenship, character, work ethic, and their ability to overcome adversity. To instruct students in appropriate methods to be respectful of themselves, their opponents, and officials regardless of the outcome of their event.

Qualifications: Love what you do, coaching students to become part of a team together. Must have experience in bocce as a participant or as a coach. Knowledge and expertise in the strategies, methods and techniques for a successful sport offering. Ability to manage all aspects of a sport program. Earned/or will earn credentials of Maine Coaches Eligibility, employment in the Kennebunk School Department preferred.

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the assessment and hiring of members of his/her coaching staff
• Works to enhance and display the philosophy and objectives of the department
• Serves as a role model for students
• supervises the student athletes in his/her program
• Through proper preparation and planning, students are appropriately ready for competition
• Works with the trainer, athletic director to ensure proper medical assistance is available and plans are in order for emergency situations
• Administers the District athletic codes
• Maintains orderly records of equipment/uniform issued and works with the equipment manager to successfully collect all issued materials
• Prepares reports for the athletic director as requested
• Supervises assistant coaches including decisions regarding player performance and membership in the program
• Supervises/manages off season programs to help players enhance their abilities
• Performs such other duties, consistent with this position, as determined by the principal/athletic director
• Servant-leader model: you coach and grow staff through strategic delegation to increase department knowledge, engagement and autonomy
• Visionary: you keep your eye firmly on the future; you maintain a big picture, high-altitude view to ensure you’re assessing short-term realities to inform long-term needs; you look and plan ahead with imagination and wisdom; your vision dictates the direction a team or district will take
• Attention to detail: you’re obsessed with accuracy and embrace the importance of “getting it right”; you triple-check documentation to ensure you can stand by your work; your discipline enables you to work error-free despite repetitive nature of tasks
• Big picture thinking: you maintain a big picture perspective and connect it to what’s happening in the field; you synthesize competing factors, opportunities and needs to identify a strategic path forward
• Proactive problem-solving: you take a creative approach to problem solving; when an initiative is stalled, you get us back on track to regain momentum
• Role model: your performance inspires others; you embody the desired work ethic and/or approach that is required to achieve our district mission; others learn from the high standards you hold for yourself

Reasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 will provide accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law, who has made the district aware of their disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the district.

Terms of Employment: As per contract. Salary to be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building administrator or team leader, in accordance with the Board of School Directors Policy on evaluation of Support Services Personnel.