BASIC FUNCTION: 

 

      Coach in various secondary school interscholastic athletic programs.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

• Promote sports in the schools and community.


• Plan the assigned athletic program.


• Organize and supervise practices.


• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.


• Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.


• Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.


• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.


• Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.


• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of students athletes.


• Perform related duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.


• Health and safety regulations.


• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 

      ABILITY TO:

• Assist coaches on one or more sports.


• Understand and follow oral and written directions.


• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.             

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

      Any combination equivalent to:  a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate, a minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university and/or one year of experience coaching in a school athletic program.      

 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

 

      Successful completion a criminal records check, drug screen and current certification in first aid and CPR.