Job Description

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional individuals to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

Unified Sports Head Coach

The Unified Sports Head Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising an inclusive Unified Sports program that provides meaningful athletic opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities. The Head Coach oversees all aspects of the assigned Unified Sports season and ensures practices and competitions are conducted in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment. Specific duties and responsibilities are assigned by the school's Athletic Director or Activities Director in collaboration with the Principal.

As a Unified Sports Head Coach, you must be:

• Available to coach on a seasonal, part-time basis, primarily after school.
• Available to work approximately 4�8 hours per week during the assigned season.
• Committed to promoting inclusion, teamwork, sportsmanship, and student engagement.
• Able to work collaboratively with students, staff, families, and community partners.

Unified Sports May Include:

Fall

• Bowling
• Kickball

Winter

• Basketball

Spring

• Track and Field
• Soccer

Sports offered each season may vary by school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Plan and supervise practices and competitions for the assigned season.
• Provide a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Coordinate schedules, equipment, and program logistics with school administration.
• Supervise student-athletes and work collaboratively with assistant coaches, peer helpers, paraprofessionals, and staff.
• Serve as the primary liaison with school administration and partner organizations, including Special Olympics, as applicable.
• Support student recruitment and encourage participation from students of all abilities.
• Follow district, school, CHSAA, and Special Olympics policies and procedures, when applicable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will ideally demonstrate many of the following skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of coaching principles and positive youth development.
• Commitment to inclusive athletic experiences for all students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow Board of Education and District policies.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment.

Program Expectations

• Unified Sports seasons typically operate for 6�8 weeks during the fall, winter, and spring.
• Practices and competitions generally occur after school for approximately 4�8 hours per week.
• The Head Coach may oversee more than one Unified Sport during a season based on school programming needs.

Salary range based on experience - $2370- $2913 per season