Athletic Program Coach & Club Sponsor

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Kenton County School District

Para Professional Coach and/or Club Sponsor - (2025-26 School Year Only)

• Date Posted: 2/3/2025
• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  
  As Needed
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

• Valid Kentucky Teacher certification or approved paraprofessional
• Employment as a teacher in the Kenton County School District (preferred)
• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program
• The Head Coach of Program must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport that they are hired to coach and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the sport

Reports To:

The Athletic Director, who provides overall objectives and evaluation in conjunction with the High School or Middle School principal.

Supervises:
The Head Coach of Program must advise, coordinate, and support a staff of Assistant Coaches in conjunction with the Athletic Director and respective Principal.

Job Goal:
To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self‑discipline, and confidence.

• Has a thorough knowledge of the Athletics and Sports Activities Policy approved by the Kenton County Board of Education and is responsible for its implementation. Has read and signed off on the Kenton County Schools approved Coaches Handbook and understands the content of the book.
• Shall abide by and ensure all Assistant Coaches in program are compliant with NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics and KHSAA Bylaw 25:
  Requirement for Coaches regarding qualifications and continuous improvement training.
• Has knowledge of NFHS, KHSAA, and conference regulations and implements them consistently.
• Attends clinics and other professional activities to enhance coaching knowledge and expertise.
• Is active in the assigned sport’s state and local Coaches Associations.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all student and parent requests and grievances through the proper channels.
• Is aware of all public/staff/department meetings that require attendance.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.

• Responsible for the overall running and supervision of the assigned sport’s program.
• Directly responsible to the Athletic Director and the building principal.
• Responsible for the professionalism of the assigned sport’s staff. Exemplifies high moral standards and models professional behavior and sportsmanship to staff and students.
• Responsible for the total administration of the assigned sport’s program.
• Responsible for the overall maintenance and organization of the program from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. (Salary shall be prorated if the term of contract is not completed in full.)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Terms of Employment:
Paid according to supplemental salary schedule;
Assignment of supplemental duty to any employee is on a year‑by‑year basis only and does not give rise to any expectation of a continued right to hold and receive compensation for such duties the following year.

• Valid Kentucky Teacher certification or approved paraprofessional
• Employment as a teacher in the Kenton County School District (preferred)
• Previous coaching or playing experience in assigned sport (preferred)
• Has knowledge and background of assigned sport

Reports To:

The Head Coach in conjunction with the Athletic Director and respective Principal.

Supervises:
Athletes and team assigned to him/her and assumed supervisory control over all athletes in the program when such control is needed.

Job Goal:
To carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the Head Coach. To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.

• Has a thorough knowledge of the Athletics and Sports…