QUALIFICATIONS: Credentials as required by state law
Working familiarity and/or experience with specific sport
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Activities Director
TERM: Salary and work year to be determined by the Board.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Building Principal in accordance with Board policy.
JOB GOAL: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Coaches individual participants in a particular sport using appropriate coaching strategies and techniques that can be used to improve the athlete and the activity.
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Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students. Provides standards and procedures in writing to the students.
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Transmits to his/her athletes (and the entire student body) the understanding of sportsmanship, control, and dedication by example.
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Possesses professional skills and knowledge to provide leadership and cooperation in the areas of method, techniques, strategies, and instruction.
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Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
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Works closely with the activities director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
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Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate.
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Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
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Enforces performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in the assigned sport.
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Arranges transportation as needed in a timely manner.
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Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, end of the year report and other paperwork as required.
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Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
