Description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching

Date Posted: 4/28/2026

Location: 250-Nowlin Middle School

Date Available: upcoming 2026-2027

  

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION

MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD COACH

Qualifications:

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• CPR, AED, First Aid Certification and National Federation of High School Concussion

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Determined at the time of hire

Reports to:
Athletic Director
Building Principal
High School Head Coach

Job Goal:
To build a successful and comprehensive extracurricular sports program.

Performance Responsibilities:

• High School Assistant Coach
  • Before and after the middle school season beings and ends, you are part of the high school coaching staff and expected to be present at all games and practices
• Help develop and support an athletic program which embraces the alignment of youth athletic programs, middle school athletic programs and high school athletic programs
• Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and fundamentals of the sport assigned to coach
• Adhere to all policies and guidelines set forth by Athletic Handbook and MSHSAA rules and regulations
• Maintain a conducive and safe environment at all times in order to promote the benefits derived from wholesome athletic competition
• Develop and maintain positive relations and team morale with students, parents, staff, community and media
• Place a team on the field of competition and substitute players appropriately as a part of a well-organized plan
• Attend professional development with guidance from the Athletic Director and High School Head Coach in order to support and participate in preparation during the off-season with coaching staff and potential athletes
• Support head coach in maximizing off season and summer training and development opportunities
• Promote academic achievement through high standards of academic performance
• Maintain, issue and provide an accurate inventory of school equipment
• To be active in building participation, conditioning and training through camps and individual contacts
• Work under and adhere to ISD Board Policies and Regulations

Terms of Employment:
The Middle School Head Coach will be a seasonal employee. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Head Coach Performance Based Evaluation.