Head Baseball Coach

Location: Navarre

Teaching and/or Tutoring Position may accompany this position.

Title:

HEAD COACH File 406

Reports to:

Athletic Director

Job Objective:
Uses technical expertise to coach the assigned athletic activity. Keeps the athletic director informed about emerging issues.

instruction

Minimum
· Valid Ohio teacher's license or certificate appropriate for the assignment.

Qualifications:

· Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

* A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

* Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.

* Relevant coaching experience. Knowledgeable about interscholastic athletic program regulations.

* Completion of pupil activity supervisor validation requirements (e.g., first aid/CPR, etc.).

Essential The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to

Functions: enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

* Works with student athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills. Provides guidance and encouragement to help students profit from their participation.

* Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school district. Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs.

* Reviews procedures and schedules before the start of the season. Consults with the athletic director to evaluate program needs. Promotes the proper use and care of school property.

* Attends all mandatory programs (e.g., rules interpretation, safety clinics, etc.).

* Monitors innovations, evaluates activities, and recommends program improvements.

* Coordinates the development of off-season activities (e.g., summer training, clinics, etc.).

* Helps parents and students understand program objectives. Explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholastic eligibility permission forms, medical exams, activity schedules, letters, awards, participation certificates, optional insurance coverage, waiver forms, etc.).

* Encourages student involvement in program activities. Verifies medical/scholastic eligibility. Promotes academic success as an important priority for all students.

* Organizes team tryouts. Maintains the integrity of the selection process.

* Organizes and carries out a practice schedule. Coordinates activities with the school calendar. Gives the athletic director a copy of all student communications. Ensures that all athletes receive appropriate instruction, support, and opportunities to participate. Assigns and tracks equipment issued to staff and students.

* Helps supervise the preparation of athletic fields and practice/training areas as directed.

* Teaches precautions and procedures to help students prevent injuries. Ensures that equipment is appropriate for participants' physical development and skill level.

* Ensures that all required medical authorizations forms are on file and readily available. Promptly documents all injuries that require treatment.

* Evaluates individual/team performance. Prepares statistics. Develops/refines game strategies.

* Participates in the selection, orientation, and evaluation of assistant coaches. Review procedures and schedules with assistant coaches before the start of the season.

* Recruits, trains, and supervises student managers, trainers, and scouts.

* Helps the athletic director secure personnel for home games when requested.

* Assists with communication activities. E-Mails or calls in contest scores to local media.

* Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Models behavior that demonstrates respect for rules, officials, and opponents. Ensures that participant communications do not demean or ridicule mistakes and/or performance.

* Arranges transportation and accompanies the team to sanctioned athletic activities. Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned duties:

* Provides guidance, communicates expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress.

* Participates in athletic recognition programs. Verifies that participants have fulfilled all requirements for letters, awards, and/or…