Avon Board of Education
Description
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:
- Possesses or is eligible for a Connecticut Coaching Permit issued through the CT State Department of Education.
- Current First Aid and CPR or eligibility to earn certification.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the sport involved under the guidance and direction of the Head Coach/Varsity Coach..
- Plans and schedules with the Athletic Coordinator and Head Coach/Varsity Coach and regular program of practice in season (including holiday or vacation periods).
- Works closely with the Athletic Coordinator and the Head Coach/Varsity Coach in scheduling interscholastic contests.
- Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate.
- Maintains and completes necessary attendance forms, insurance records, accident reports and similar paperwork.
- Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
- 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.