ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Develop a strategic plan, along with the Athletic Director, that outlines how the coach is going to develop players year round, aid players in earning scholarships and create a winning program.
• Collaborate with Activities Director and/or administration pertaining to the scheduling of contests, practices, bus trips, and purchasing of equipment.
• Uphold and enforce all policies and procedures set by the Athletic Office and School Principals.
• Require all players to participate in the Athletic Department’s fundraising efforts.
• Be responsible for the care and maintenance of all equipment and uniforms issued to your players.
• Complete required online concussion training.
• Promptly notify the Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer of any injuries sustained at games or practices and complete all required reports.
• Submit completed roster a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the first game.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all equipment, including the names of students issued particular uniforms–this will be turned in at the end of the season.
• Evaluate your assistant coaches at the conclusion of your season and turn their evaluations into the Athletic Director—this will be used to make re-hiring decisions.
• Collect all activity fees and turn all collected monies in to Ms. Jackson for proper accounting and receipting.
• Make sure all players are given a copy of our Student Athletic Handbook and have all required forms signed and on file in the Athletic Office.
• Enter game scores into the MSHSAA website. Also, summarize game stats and submit, in paragraph form, to Athletic Director as soon as possible after the game--these summaries will be posted on the school website and televisions.
• Complete MSHSAA required Online Rules Review.
• Comply with the University Academy grade check policy that is conducted every three (3) weeks.
• Contact your building principal at least one (1) week in advance if you will be missing teaching time or a scheduled staff meeting because of a game or practice.
• Complete officials’ ratings on the MSHSAA website.
• Carry out all duties assigned by the Athletic Director.