Job Overview
Duties:
- Organize, prepare, and conduct open tryouts.
- Assist in academic monitoring and support for all student-athletes.
- Determine the system of play to be used.
- Coordinate an effective in-season and off-season conditioning program.
- Assist the Athletic Director with scheduling competitions.
- Discuss the proposed budget for the program for each upcoming season with the Athletic Director and recommend the purchasing of equipment and uniforms.
- Follow the care plan of the athletic training staff for prevention and care of player injuries and other health-related issues.
- Maintain current health care certifications. (First Aid, CPR/AED).
- Project positive coaching behavior during practice, home, and away competitions, and traveling.
- Develop an effective recruiting system with the Athletic Director that is in line with the admissions guidelines of the school.
- Provide guidance and support to enhance a student-athlete’s welfare regarding his/her academic and athletic experience while at Girard College.
- Evaluate team and individual performances.
- Enforce all Girard College policies and procedures.
- Be able to lead, monitor and coordinate training and practice sessions.
- Be able to motivate, teach, and enforce sportsmanship.
- Be able to effectively communicate team rules to players and families.
- Be able to communicate effectively and consistently with players, coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, and parents.
- Be able to always model sportsmanship.
- Be able to recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes for admission to Girard College.
- Be able to work in an educational environment and maintain a relationship with school administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
- Be able to address and resolve any issues that arise with a student-athlete, the team and/or a member of the coaching staff.
- Be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time, and work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
- Be able to lift at least fifty pounds.
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