JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.  

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Has previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• Must know the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. 
• Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions. 

REPORTS TO: The head coach, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the athletic director.

SUPERVISES: Practices, games, locker rooms, buses, and other areas associated with the program.  

 GENERAL:

• The position includes other unusual aspects, such as extended hours, risk of injury, and due process predicaments. 
• It is the express intent of this job description to provide sufficient guidance for the practical application of the function. In cases not explicitly covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Knows all the athletic policies approved by the school and diocese. 
• Knows existing system, state, and league regulations; implements the same consistently and interprets them for the players, parents, and fans as needed. 
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through appropriate channels. Is aware of all public, staff, and departmental meetings that require attendance. 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Serves as a mentor to each athlete, promoting the development and demonstration of character traits such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship in student athletes. 
• Gives attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct. 
• By their presence at all practice games and while traveling, they provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant. 
• Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant. 
• Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians. 

EQUIPMENT: 

• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue, or requisition equipment. 
• Permits athletes to be in authorized areas of the building at the designated times. 
• Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on the general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment. 
• Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty. 
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use.