Unified Sports Associate

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.

• Knowledge of care and treatment of athletic injuries;
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior;
• Knowledge of the specific assigned sport;
• Knowledge of the federal, State and Board policies and regulations regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action;
• Basic skills in equipment repair and maintenance as applicable;
• Coaching skills;
• Effective, active listening skills;
• Organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Public speaking skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to diffuse potentially volatile issues;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
• Ability to physically perform essential functions;
• Ability to recognize and treat minor athletic injuries;
• Ability to work assigned hours;
• Ability to work effectively with others;
• Leadership ability;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Assists in efforts to improve the program;

• Assists in maintaining and completing necessary attendance forms, accident reports and similar paperwork;
• Assists in maintaining and tracking repairs of all equipment;
• Assists in planning and managing a regular program of practice in season;
• Assists in planning and managing competition strategies for individuals and the team at Unified meets;
• Assists in recruiting students with intellectual disabilities, students with other types of disabilities, and students without disabilities for the team;
• Assists in the administration of a sports team which is composed of a proportional number of students with disabilities and students without disabilities;
• Assists in the purchase of equipment and supplies;
• Assists in the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present;
• Assists players in the care and prevention of injuries;
• Assists with developing and implementing practice plans in which Unified Sports instruction is provided to all participants;
• Assists with field or court preparation;
• Assists with handling paperwork requirements and forms required by the District and Connecticut Special Olympics;
• Assists, when necessary, in scheduling contests and transportation as applicable;
• Attends all Unified Sports sessions, contests and city league meetings;
• Attends clinics, camps, and seminars as required;
• Attends coaches and rules interpretation meetings;
• Attends Unified Sports Coaches’ training and completes online Special Olympics Unified Sports Coaches’ course as required;
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for successful performance in the sport involved;
• Collects all uniforms and equipment at the end of the season;
• Collects and maintains permission slips;
• Communicates with classroom teachers to encourage individual success of each player;
• Communicates with Lead Coach regarding coaching strategies and procedures;
• 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 enforces training rules;
• Enforces written rules and regulations in consultation with the Lead Coach for distribution to all team members prior to the start of the season;
• 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;
• Ensures the proper conduct and actions of assigned athletes at all times;
• Follows all applicable State laws and CIAC regulations as outlined in the CIAC Handbook;
• If serving as a host site for a Unified meet, assists with meeting, recruiting and training volunteers to manage the event;
• Imparts the philosophy of a positive inclusive sports experience by following the principals of Unified Sports;
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents;
• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student athlete grades for eligibility purposes, etc.;
• Maintains satisfactory attendance;
• Oversees the condition of the locker room;
• Participates in awards program and distributes awards to players;
• Promotes good public relations through personal appearance, attitude, and conversation;
• Provides a positive learning environment for the athletes;
• Provides for the orderly distribution and collection of all athletic equipment;
• Provides information and reports in a timely manner;
• Recommends purchase of and issuance of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate;
• Reports all injuries to school nurse and/or principal;
• Responds to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner;
• Serves as a role model for students;
• Verifies that players have turned in physical forms and other necessary paperwork to the school nurse prior to engaging in the sport.

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