Head Coach Varsity Track - Girls

TITLE:

Head Coach

REPORTS TO:

Athletic Director

JOB OBJECTIVE:
Uses technical expertise to coach the assigned athletic activity.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Coaching and program specific skills substantiated by training and/or work experience.

* Meets all mandated health screening requirements.

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

* Embodies high ethical standards and integrity. Accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct.

* Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.

* Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.

* Commitment to keep current with work skills essential to the objectives of the position.

* Well-informed about interscholastic athletic program regulations.

* Valid Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit.

* Available to work irregular hours and/or a non-traditional schedule.

NOTE:

Supplemental contracts are offered to licensed staff with appropriate training, knowledge, and experience. Unfilled positions may be offered to other qualified applicants meeting school district and state department of education criteria. Verification of qualifications may be required (i.e., official academic transcripts/diplomas, previous employers, professional references, etc.).

Essential Functions:

The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

* Works with student athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills.

* Provides support, guidance, and accountability to help students benefit from program participation.

* Refers district policy interpretation inquiries to administrators.

* Advances the district's professional image. Maintains open/effective communications.

* Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns.

* 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 district property.

* Attends 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/students understand program objectives and performance standards.

* Explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholastic eligibility permission forms, medical exams, activity schedules, letters, awards, participation certificates, 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 supervises practice sessions.

* 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.

* Helps assign and track equipment issued to staff and students.

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

* Teaches precautions/procedures to help students prevent injuries.

* Ensures that equipment is appropriate for participants' physical development and skill level.

* Ensures that required medical authorizations forms are on file and readily available.

* Documents all injuries that require treatment.

* Evaluates individual/team performance.

* Prepares statistics.

* Develops/refines game strategies.

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

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

* Upholds the athletic conduct code.

* Implements effective pupil management procedures.

* Provides appropriate student supervision.

* Promotes fair play.

* Demonstrates respect for rules, officials, and opponents.

* Ensures that communications do not demean or ridicule participant performance.

* Arranges transportation and accompanies the team to sanctioned athletic activities.

* Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned responsibilities.

Head Coach

* Participates in athletic recognition programs.

* Verifies that participants have fulfilled all requirements for letters, awards, and/or participation certificates.

* Takes precautions to ensure safety.

* Watches for conduct/situations that may indicate a problem.

* Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.

* Supervises approved fund-raising projects.

* Works with the athletic director to ensure that all financial activities are processed through the proper student activity account.

* Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.

* Supervises the collection, data entry, verification, and reporting of…