To help student athletes in sports as well as in life. To teach them the sport and to have fun. To teach the athletes the rules and fundamentals of the game. To teach team play. To have complete records, paperwork, budgets etc.
Essential Functions
Ensure safety of all students
Work within district policies and procedures in the development and maintenance of the interscholastic athletics program
Responsible for the issuance, collection, care and inventory of equipment, supplies and uniforms
Develop program for athletes in grades 4-12
Assist the Athletic Director in purchasing equipment and supplies
Assist the Athletic Director in scheduling games and officials
Ensure the proper conduct and actions of team players at all times
Ensure each athlete has a physical and emergency medical form at each athletic event
Secure chaperones for overnight events when coaches are of the opposite sex of the team member
Ensure students are properly equipped
Attend coaches meetings
Prepare eligibility lists for the Athletic Director
Collect all necessary fees from players
Assist players in the care and prevention of injuries
Attend rules interpretation meetings
Prepare facilities for all practice sessions
Schedule, plan and conduct all practice sessions and scrimmages
Develop and enforce training rules
Review and evaluate all game films
Schedule and conduct meetings as appropriate to discuss future opponents
Assist in the selection of assistant coaches
Correspond with college and university personnel to assist players in acquiring athletic scholarships
Communicate with classroom teachers to determine the achievement level of each player
Participate in awards program
Evaluate players after each game and at the end of the season
Attend clinics, camps and seminars
Teach the philosophy, fundamentals, and techniques of the coached sport
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student athlete grades for eligibility purposes, etc.
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Attend meetings and in-services as required by Athletic Director/Principal
Demonstrate loyalty to school, team and community
Accompany team to and from athletic events and field trips
Assist in preparing athletic facility
Evaluate assistant coaches annually
Report injuries that require medical attention to Athletic Director/Principal and complete appropriate forms
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Assign duties and responsibilities to assistants
Report the lineups, scoring plays and other pertinent data of each game to the local newspaper and radio as appropriate
Forward a list of all participants in the sport, along with information necessary for the eligibility report, to the Principal’s office
Assign lockers and oversee the condition of the locker room
Schedule assistant coach’s meetings
Instruct players in the proper use of sports equipment, training and nutrition
Prepare and distribute playbooks to all players as appropriate
Organize filming of all games as appropriate
Present and discuss films from previous scrimmages as appropriate
Instruct and supervise managers in game and practice preparation
Attend and participate in Athletic Booster Club meetings
Coordinate off-season weight lifting and physical conditioning training
Schedule fund-raising activities
Schedule coaching clinics
Schedule, record and assist with physical examinations for all players
Serve as role model for students
Interact with Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested
Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or Building Principal/Designee
Pupil Activity License
Qualifications
Educational degree preferred or equivalent from a four-year college or university
Five or more years of experience at the high school and /or collegiate level preferred
CPR certification
Sports medicine license
Evidence of strong leadership, management and communication skills required
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Ability to recognize and treat minor athletic injuries
Knowledge of the specific sport
Prior supervision of specific sporting program, budget, inventory and transportation
Equipment Operated
Telephone
Computer/printer
Motor vehicle
Calculator
Typewriter
Television
DVD Player
Camcorder
Headphones
Stopwatch
Scoreboard
Additional Working Conditions
Frequent operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions
Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions
Occasional interaction among unruly children
Frequent requirement to travel
Frequent evening/weekend/summer work
Occasional requirement to perform duties in inclement weather conditions, e.g., snow, rain, heat, cold, etc.
Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reading and hearing
Occasional lifting and carrying up to a maximum of 200 pounds
Occasional pushing or pulling up to a maximum of 100 pounds
Occasional color vision
Occasional requirement to operate school district vehicle
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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