QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
REPORTS TO: The middle school principal, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in
conjunction with the high school principals
JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training
necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same
time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially
acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of
accomplishment in the student athletes.
GENERAL: 1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's
image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable
responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is
taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good
mental health.
2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury
factor and due process predicaments.
3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to
function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach
shall exercise common sense and good judgment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by our school district and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the
sports program.
2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and
interprets them for staff.
3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through
proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:
4. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
5. Performs such other duties which may be assigned.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
6. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to
scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
7. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes
the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
8. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
9. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and
safeguards for each participant.
10. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is
considered a participant.
11. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
PLEASE NOTE; Must be able and willing to ride the school bus with the team. Supervision and safety of our student athletes is paramount.