BASIC FUNCTION:
Coach in various secondary school interscholastic athletic programs.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Promote sports in the schools and community.
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Plan the assigned athletic program.
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Organize and supervise practices.
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Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
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Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
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Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
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Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
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Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
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Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of students athletes.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Fundamentals of various sports.
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Health and safety regulations.
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Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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Assist coaches on one or more sports.
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Understand and follow oral and written directions.
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Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate, a minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university and one year of experience coaching in a school athletic program.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of ABLE test, a criminal records check, AIDS awareness training, current certification in first aid and CPR.
