Coach - HS Head Unified Flag Football - 2023-2024

HS Head Unified Flag Football Coach (Appendix II - 1 per school) CONTRACT LENGTH: Sport Season STIPEND: $2567 POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for guiding and directing students in a successful unified flag football program at the high school level. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Athletic Director School Principal Duties and Responsibilities (include but may not be limited to): Oversees the administration of the High School’s Unified Flag Football team which is composed of a proportional number of students with disabilities and students without disabilities. Liaison regularly with the school’s Athletic Director and Special Olympics to ensure quality program standards are being met and policies are being followed. Develop and implement practice plans in which track and field event instruction is provided toall participants. There are a minimum of two practices each week. Organize and lead all practice sessions with the recruitment and support of Assistant Coaches. Impart the philosophy of a positive inclusive sports experience by following the principles of Unified Sports. Plan and manage competition strategies for individuals and the team at games. Recruit students with intellectual disabilities, students with other types of disabilities, and students without disabilities for the team. Handle all paperwork requirements and forms required by the school district and Special Olympics. If serving as a host site for a game, recruit and train volunteers to manage the event. Attend any appropriate training in your county and complete the Special Olympics Unified Sports Coaches’ course. " />