The position is responsible for coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport. 


• Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.


• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development. 


• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.


• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.


• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.


• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs of the individual or team improvement.


• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.


• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.


• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met, and encourages student-athletes to maintain a high academic standard.


• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.


• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.


• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program. 


• Models sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.


• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations. 


• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms. 


• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.


• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, and award nights.


• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.


• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.