QUALIFICATIONS
- Shall meet the requirements for teachers and administrators of the accrediting association under which the schedule operates.
- Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
- Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.
REPORTS TO
Activities Director/Head Coach
SUPERVISES
Athletes and team assigned. Assumes supervisory control over all athletes in program when such control is needed.
JOB GOAL
To carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program is outlined by the head coach and school administration. To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Has a thorough knowledge of all athletic policies approved by the Center Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation.
- Has knowledge of the existing school district, state and league regulation; implements same consistently.
- Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
- Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program and school community.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Assists the head coach in scheduling, providing transportation to tournaments and special sport events.
Assists in preparation for scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.
Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
Provides documentation to the athletic administrator needed to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides training rules and other sport specific regulations to each candidate.
Supervises practices, games and team trips. Takes all necessary measures to safeguard each participant.
Directs student managers and statisticians.
Implements school conduct code.
Delineates due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary.
Contacts parents when a student is alleged to have violated the athletic code.
EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
Is accountable to the head coach for all equipment.
Collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.
Arranges for issuing, marking and storing of equipment and submits an annual inventory and current records.
Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
Recommends to the head coach budgetary items for next year in this area of the program.
Monitors equipment rooms and coaches’ offices and authorizes who may enter.
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.
Secure 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.
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the head coach in carrying out his responsibilities.
Issues press releases and school announcements.
Instructs team members concerning changes in rules.
Teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the head coach.
Maintains a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering.
Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport.
Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
Supervises players before and after practice.
Adequately prepare and help players.
Helps in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
Conducts discussions with other coaches in private.
Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using records made available by the head coach.
Attends contests of other teams in the program when possible.
Performs other duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be required by the head coach.
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