Job Overview
Under the direction of the Athletic Director, The coach is expected to provide an atmosphere in which all athletes are treated in a fair and equitable manner. The coach shall exercise appropriate leadership to ensure that the program has a positive and productive influence on the total educational experience of athletes. The coach must know his/her sport thoroughly, be familiar with current trends of the sport, have adequate skill background, and encourage wide student participation in the sport.
Responsibilities:
- Contacting and communicating with the Principal, Athletic Director, and staff, etc. on a regular basis;
- Completing pre and post season inventories of equipment and uniforms;
- Assists head coach in running team practices; assists in teaching offensive and defensive concepts; oversees drills; provides group and one-on-one instruction; assists in player development; remains informed on student athlete's academic progress;
- Attending pre and post season meetings as scheduled by the head coach and director of athletics;
- Submitting rosters, medical forms, parent permission forms, practice schedules and scrimmages to the Athletic Director, assist in verifying student-athlete eligibility;
- Monitoring athlete academic progress and attendance records;
- Reporting scores and results to the athletic director;
- Participating in awards and school recognition programs;
- Supervising and assisting student-athletes in study hall;
- Reporting unsafe practice or game facilities and providing locker room supervision before and after practice and games;
Requirements:
- Must have experience with attention to detail, the ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize within a fast-paced rigorous environment;
- Minimum age 21 years old and possess a high school diploma;
- Must have a thorough knowledge of NFHS rules of the respective sport;
- Must have skill background and be familiar with current trends related to the sport;
- Completed or enrolled in the prevention and care of athletic injuries course;
- Completion in the CPR and First Aid and the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) or eligible for such certification;
- Excellent communication, organizational and administrative skills;
- Ability to work with others;
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
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