Job Goal: 

Acts in accordance with the Athletic Department of Avon High School to provide each participating student-athlete a positive, rewarding, and safe experience as a participant in interscholastic athletics.

Qualifications:

1. Possesses or is eligible for a Connecticut Coaching Permit issued through the CT State Department of Education.
2. Current First Aid and CPR or eligibility to earn certification.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the sport involved under the guidance and direction of the Head Coach/Varsity Coach..
2. Plans and schedules with the Athletic Coordinator and Head Coach/Varsity Coach and regular program of practice in season (including holiday or vacation periods).
3. Works closely with the Athletic Coordinator and the Head Coach/Varsity Coach in scheduling interscholastic contests.
4. Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate.
5. Maintains and completes necessary attendance forms, insurance records, accident reports and similar paperwork.
6. Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
7. In accordance with the Head Coach/Varsity Coach establishes written rules and regulations in consultation with the athletic coordinator and/or principal, for distribution to all team members and parent/guardians prior to the start of the season. Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and imposes penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
8. Provides for the orderly distribution and collection of all athletic equipment.
9. Conforms to the rules and regulations as stated in the coaches manual and/or athletic department handbook.