QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Has the ability to assist in organizing and supervising a total sports program. 

 2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.

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 

 

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 strong influence on the community's 

image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable 

responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is 

taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good 

mental health. 

 2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk 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 approved by the Holland Public 

Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the 

sports program. 

2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements 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/departmental meetings that require attendance. 

 

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. Gives 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 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 contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible. 

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