JOB TITLE: Head Coach

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: The Athletic Director who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A person holding a provisional or standard teaching certificate, or having completed sixty-four semester hours of college or university as documented.

• Person must be twenty-one years of age or older.

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

• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is preferred.

• 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.

• Must pass health examination.

• Must not have any immoral or criminal history.

• Must have the ability to work with school staff, administration, community, parents and students.

SUPERVISES: The Head Coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of Assistant Coaches in conjunction with the Athletic Director and 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 student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.

GENERAL:

The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community’s image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for a winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objective of good sportsmanship and good mental health.

The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments.

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 judgment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Has a thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies approved by the Woodford County Board of Education.

Has knowledge of existing system and state regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.

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.

Provide support and expertise to the middle school and recreation department programs by conducting clinics and seminars on rule changes.

STAFF RESPONSIBLITIES:

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

Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local board policy.

Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at season’s end, analyzes staff effectiveness and assists the Athletic Director and principal in evaluating all Assistant Coaches.

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

Perform such other duties which may be assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

Assists the Athletic Director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sports events.

Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.

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

Provides proper safeguards for maintenances and protection of assigned equipment sites.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Gives constant attention to a student athlete’s grades and conduct.

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

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

Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and keeps accurate records.

Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.

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

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT:

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 the budget appropriation.

Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same.

Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.

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

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

Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.

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

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

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for pre-season meetings.

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.

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

Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.

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

PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION:

Practice sessions show evidence of careful preparation in terms of selected objectives, activities, and procedures.

Selects appropriate teaching aids/drills and has them ready to use.

Practice and game plans reveal that sequence and continuity of activities are regarded as important factors in learning.

Begins and ends practice sessions according to announced schedule. Includes appropriate safety instruction in all lesson plans and practices.

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