CLASS TITLE: HEAD COACH

BASIC FUNCTION:

Coach in various secondary school interscholastic athletic programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Promote sports in the schools and community.
• Plan the assigned athletic program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

 ABILITY TO:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must possess a High School Diploma or GED Certification.
• A criminal records check and physical are also required upon employment.