High School Girls Golf Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds a current Illinois teaching certificate and/or is certified by the IHSA or other sports certification as required.
• Preferably a certified teacher.
• An appropriate level of knowledge of the sport for high school coaching.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is recommended.
• All coaches must submit to a fingerprint criminal records check.
• Obtain CPR/AED Certification and complete assigned District and IHSA trainings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct a meeting with parents and players to discuss learning objectives, philosophy on acceptable player behavior, practice procedures, substance abuse policy, and other guidelines that relate to the program.
• Have a thorough knowledge of all District and State athletic policies and be responsible for their implementation and report all rule violations to the school AD.
• Understand and follow the proper administrative line of command.
• Conduct oneself as a positive role model including professional dress appropriate for practice and games.
• Consult with the athletic director and principal, or his designee, in matters of purchasing equipment, scheduling, and coaching assignments.
• Turn in team rosters as directed to the athletic director by the designated timeline.
• Assess player’s skills and assign team positions.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize in season and out of season time to provide both individual and team development.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, teachers, athletic coordinator, media and director of athletics.