MS - Student Council Sponsor

LOCATION : Eisenhower

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students.

KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start / preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies / high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian.

To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.

JOB GOAL : Responsible for all levels and all phases of his or her sport. Particular duties may be assigned to assistants, but the head coach is responsible for things getting done correctly and on schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Enforce all rules of the Kansas State High School Activities Association
• Attend a variety of supporting activities to provide information regarding the program

and / or recognizing participants' accomplishments

Brainstorm with the students about different ideas and events for the year to take in

different ideas and bringing new events each year

Establish different community events and volunteer opportunities to build the students

interactions with the community and providing a change for the students to give back

Organize and supervise a core group of students who meet regularly to plan ideas and

projects for the upcoming year

• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned to gather information required to perform functions
• Provide students the opportunity to develop and build their citizenship and leadership skills for the purpose

of building confidence and strength in skills for the students

Respond to questions or concerns of students, parents, or other school staff to provide

information, assistance, and / or direction

• Supervise students at all sponsored related events to ensure proper student behavior
• Support students in any project, outing, or club activity to ensure students have

everything they need for the club to function at is full potential

• Ability to work to implement the vision, mission, and values of the district
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and / or Activities Director.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Certified teacher or qualified for Rule 10 certification through the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Current certification in CPR and AED

COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION :

Speak clearly and concisely in written and oral form. Maintain communication with all constituents including district staff.

Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. Organize work efficiently in order to support the mission and vision of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external sources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Coach is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well-being.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES : Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all constituents including district staff.

Ability to maintain professionalism and respond appropriately in all situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Varies by Sport

RATE OF PAY : Based on the KCKPS Supplemental Pay Schedule

FLSA STATUS : NON-EXEMPT

REPORT TO : Athletic Director or Building Administrator

EVALUATION : Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy.