Lead Unified Sports

1. Certificate of Completion for Module 15 from the Connecticut Coaching Education Program.
2. Connecticut State Department of Education Coach permit or Temporary Coach permit.
3. Current CPR and First Aid Certificates.
4. High School diploma or GED.
5. Successful completion of pre-employment process
6. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

• Considerable knowledge of laws, principles and practices associated with unified sports;
• Knowledge of care and treatment of athletic injuries;
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior;
• Knowledge of the State, Federal and School Board Policies and Regulations regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action;
• Effective, active listening skills;
• Organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Coaching Skills
• Public speaking skills;
• Basic skills in equipment repair and maintenance as applicable;
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to diffuse issues;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
• Ability to physically perform essential functions;
• Ability to work assigned hours;
• Ability to work effectively with others;
• Leadership ability;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Assists the Director of Athletics, when necessary, in scheduling contests and transportation as applicable;
• Assists players in the care and prevention of injuries;
• Assumes primary responsibility for field or court preparation;
• Attends Unified Sports Coaches’ training and completes online Special Olympics Unified Sports Coaches’ course(s) as required;
• Attends all Unified Sports sessions, contests and city league meetings;
• Attends coaches and rules interpretation meetings;
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for successful performance in the assigned sport;
• Collects and maintains permission slips and medical awareness forms from athletes;
• Collects and submits a list of players to the school nurse for physical examinations;
• Communicates with classroom teachers to encourage individual success of each player;
• Complies with Board policies and District procedures in the development and maintenance of the interscholastic athletics program;
• Conducts oneself with tact and diplomacy;
• Develops and implements practice plans in which Unified Sports instruction is provided to all participants;
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and imposes penalties for breach of such standards by individual students;
• Ensures appropriate attire at practices and events;
• Ensures practice and repetition of fundamentals;
• Ensures proper care of equipment;
• Ensures proper organization of practices and drills;
• Ensures safety of students;
• Ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely manner;
• Evaluates assistant coaches and program and submits written reports to the Director at the conclusion of their season;
• Follows all applicable State laws and CIAC regulations as outlined in the CIAC Handbook;
• Follows District procedures in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in assigned sport;
• Handles all paperwork requirements and forms required by the District and Connecticut Special Olympics;
• If serving as a host site for a Unified meet, recruits and trains volunteers to manage the event;
• Imparts the philosophy of a positive inclusive sports experience by following the principals of Unified Sports;
• In consultation with Director, hires, trains, and evaluates Associate Coach;
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents;
• Liaises regularly with the school’s Athletic Director and Connecticut Special Olympics to ensure quality program standards are being met and policies are being followed;
• Maintains and completes necessary attendance forms, insurance records, accident reports and similar paperwork;
• Maintains and tracks repairs of all equipment;
• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student athlete grades for eligibility purposes, etc.;
• Maintains satisfactory attendance;
• Manages athlete behavior during all athletic practices, competitions, and events;
• Organizes and leads all practice sessions with the recruitment and support of Associate Coaches;
• Oversees the administration of a sports team which is composed of a proportional number of students with disabilities and students without disabilities;
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present;
• Participates in awards program and distributes awards to players;
• Plans and manages competition strategies for individuals and the team at Unified meets;
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season in accordance with District policy and regulations;
• Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation;
• Provides a positive learning environment for the athletes;
• Provides Director with end of year inventory and award information as requested;
• Provides Director with team rosters as requested;
• Provides Director with the evaluation of assigned Associate Coach as requested;
• Provides for the orderly distribution and collection of all athletic equipment;
• Provides information and reports to Director in a timely manner;
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate;
• Recruits students with intellectual disabilities, students with other types of disabilities, and students without disabilities for the team;
• Reports all injuries to the Director and School Nurse;
• Reports the loss of equipment to the school principal and Director;
• Responds to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner;
• Serves as a role model for students;
• Submits physical forms and other necessary paperwork to the school nurse prior to engaging in the sport;
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
• Works closely with the Director in scheduling interscholastic contests;

NEVER (N)

OCCASIONALLY (O)

FREQUENTLY (F)

CONSTANTLY (C)

0 % of Shift

1-33% of Shift

34-66% of Shift

67-100% of Shift

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Physical Demands

Depth Perception

X

Standing

X

Color Distinction

X

Walking

X

Peripheral Vision

X

Sitting

X

Driving

X

Lifting

X

Physical Strength:

Carrying

X

Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)

X

Pushing

X

Light Work (-20 lbs.)

X

Pulling

X

Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)

X

Climbing

X

Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)

X

Balancing

X

Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)

X

Stooping

X

Environmental Conditions

Kneeling

X

Cold (50 degrees F or less)

X

Crouching

X

Heat (90 degrees F or more)

X

Crawling

X

Temperature Changes

X

Reaching

X

Wetness

X

Handling

X

Humidity

X

Grasping

X

Extreme Noise or Vibration

X

Twisting

X

Exposure to Chemicals

X

Feeling

X

Exposure to Gases and Fumes

X

Talking

X

Exposure to Unpleasant Odors

X

Hearing

X

Exposure to bodily fluids

X

Repetitive Motion

X

Exposure to dampness

X

Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination

X

Confinement to Small or Restricting Area

X

Visual Acuity/Near

X

Mechanical Hazards

X

Visual Acuity/Far

X

Physical danger or abuse

X