The successful candidate will help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.  Students shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self discipline and self confidence.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains a cooperative relationship with fellow staff members, students and parents.


• Adheres to and enforces district, state and federal laws, policies, procedures and regulations.


• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.


• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.


• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.


• Maintains accurate statistics, records and results of the season.


• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.


• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.


• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.


• Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up.


• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.


• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms.


• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records and similar paperwork.


• Accounts for all equipment or delegates the responsibility.


• Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.
  

   

  
  


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  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  
  


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  High School diploma or equivalent required

  
  


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  Valid First Aid/CPR certification required

  
  


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  Valid NFHS OR ASEP certification required at the High School level

  
  


• Such alternative qualifications as the board deems appropriate