Position Title: Head Coach

Status: Supplemental Contract/Work Agreement

Department: High School and/or Middle School Athletics

Reports To: Principal, Athletic Director, & District Superintendent

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Wage Determination:

Board of Education Approved Date:

 

 

Summary: This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.

 

Qualifications/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• 1-3 years of experience coaching at the high school level


• Head coaching experience preferred


• Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport


• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Assistant coaches & student athletes

 

Essential Functions:

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions


• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time


• Coach and instruct players regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport


• Travel with student athletes on the team bus both to and from games


• Ensure proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of equipment and uniforms and update inventories


• Maintain necessary records and completes required paperwork


• Ensure that all proper forms are obtained and current and that all student athletes are eligible, insured, and have paid fees


• Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior


• Assigns and distributes uniforms


• Enforce discipline policies and procedures


• Assist student athletes with college recruitment

 

General Responsibilities:

• Promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship


• Maintain a safe environment for student athletes


• Ensure all coaches work together towards a common goal within the program and provide unity


• Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner


• Participate in special activities to include senior nights, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies


• Professionally represents the school and District


• Attends work regularly and is punctual


• Any other duties assigned by Principal/Athletic Director/Superintendent

 

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Have the ability to stand for extended periods of time


• Regularly required to talk or hear


• Frequently required to walk, run, jump, stretch, sit, and use hands for fine manipulation


• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl


• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs


• Must have the ability to demonstrate proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation


• The work environment is a standard gymnasium/athletic event setting.


• Moderate to high noise level

 

Terms of Employment: At will

 

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy concerning evaluation of classified personnel.