QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.

2. Has previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport. (Major sports)

3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport

and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to

the field.

4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through

his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.

SUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate, and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

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.

GENERAL:

1. The success of athletic programs has a significant impact on the community's perception of the entire system. Public exposure is a considerable responsibility, and community and parental pressure for winning performance can be taxing. Still, it must not override the principles of good sportsmanship and mental well-being.

2. The position includes other unusual aspects, such as extended hours, a risk of injury factor, and due process predicaments.

3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies of the sports program.

2. Knows existing system, state, and league regulations; implements the same consistently and interprets them for staff.

3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public, staff, and departmental meetings that require attendance.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:

4. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.

5. Trains and informs staff, encouraging professional growth by promoting clinic attendance in accordance with local clinic policy.

6. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff

effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.

7. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances, and works to increase morale and cooperation.

8. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

9. Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation, and meeting requirements for tournament and special sports events.

10. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinate program with maintenance and school employees.

11. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.

12. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

13. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method, or procedural changes.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

14. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

15. Provides constant attention to a student-athlete's grades and conduct.

16. By his/her presence at all practices, games, and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.

17. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.

18. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.

19. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to the athletic office within 24 hours.

20. Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians.

21. Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary, and contacts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.

22. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT:

23. Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the

next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color, or technical specifications.

Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations.

24. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.

Arranges for the issuance, storage, and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventories and current records concerning the same.

25. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.

26. Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue, or requisition equipment.

27. Permits athletes to be in authorized areas of the building only at the appropriate times.

28. Examines 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.

29. Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.

30. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

31. Organizes parents, coaches, players, and guests for preseason meetings.

32. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, Little League programs, or in any other feasible manner.

33. Responsible for the quality, effectiveness, and validity of any oral or written release to local media.

34. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials,

volunteers and fans.

35. Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments, and results.