QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise 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 
 

SUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of 

high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the 

athletic director and respective principal. 
 

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.