Varsity Golf Head Coach

To carry out the philosophy of the athletic department. The head coach is responsible for planning, directing, and leading an education based athletic program that seeks to develop athletes of empathy and integrity.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Virginia Teaching Certificate (prefered) or a HCPS substitute.
• Current district staff member (preferred).
• Previous experience in sport as participant and/or coach (preferred).
• Must meet the coaching requirements of the State High School League and/or the State Department of Education. (VHSL Coaches Education, CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Recognition)
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Other qualifications as required by HCPS, HHS, or VHSL.
• Experience coaching in an Education Based athletic program (preferred).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learns and adheres to the coaching philosophy and program of the head coach.
• Accept and implement the co-curricular philosophy of High School.
• Follows the rules and regulations of the school, the conference and the State High School League.
• Attend the rules interpretation meeting held by the State High School League.
• Assist to develop continuity between the community and school programs.
• Provide leadership in his or her program for all levels (9th, 10th, JV and Varsity) of the sport.
• Only allows athletes certified by the Activities Office to participate.
• Maintains appropriate supervision of his/her program at all times (locker rooms, practices, events, bus rides, etc.). Supervises any and all space used by athletes while they are present.