JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: HIGH SCHOOL HEAD COACH JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB GOAL: To use leadership, supervisory and teaching skills to promote athletic
development.
TERMS OF One athletic season as described by the administration. Salary to
EMPLOYMENT: be determined by ECA agreement.
Reports to: Athletic Director, Principal or Assistant Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The major responsibilities of head coaches are listed below as a guide for carrying out assigned duties. Additional responsibilities may be inherent in individual programs for varsity coaches; these will be delegated by the Athletic Director.
1. The head coach has full responsibility for supervision of the program, including freshmen, JV, and varsity teams.
2. The head coach is in charge of assignments and duties of all assistant coaches.
3. The head coach is responsible to schedule practice periods with the Athletic Director, keep within that scheduled time, and communicate any time changes.
4. The head coach is to assist the Athletic Director in maintaining and caring for the athletic facilities and to aid in preparation of the facilities for contests when necessary.
5. The head coach is to conduct a pre-season meeting with all athletes and parents, and outline training rules and expectations regarding the athlete's attitude, conduct and appearance as an athlete and as a student.
6. The head coach is responsible for team selection and team discipline.
7. The head coach is responsible for planning practices and game strategy.
8. The head coach is responsible for assisting the Athletic Director in the purchase of equipment from responsible companies and following school purchasing procedure.
9. All coaches are to be conscientiously aware that being an excellent classroom teacher should be the standard.
10. All coaches are to conduct practice and games with the highest level of sportsmanship and ethics.
11. The head coach is responsible for the general upkeep and protection of equipment under their jurisdiction.
12. The head coach reports in season to the Athletic Director regarding program developments.
13. The head coach is directly responsible for a complete inventory of equipment, season summary, and self-evaluation to be made at the end of each season.
14. The head coach is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records of the program’s account.
15. All coaches are responsible for riding the team bus to and from athletic events.
16. The head coach has the responsibility for striving to build good sportsmanship and developing good public relations in the school and community.
PERSONNEL RESPONSBILITIES
1. The head coach is responsible for all coaches knowing the rules in the IHSAA and national Federation rule books and abiding by them at all times.
2. The head coach is responsible for each athlete having a physical exam prior to any pre-season conditioning program and that an IHSAA physical/consent form in on file in the Athletic Director’s office.
3. The head coach is responsible for the general health and welfare of students in their sport and gives appropriate attention to athletes who are injured or ill.
4. The head coach is responsible for the actions and conduct of their team.
5. The head coach is responsible for seeing all participants are supervised until they are picked up for rides home following away trips.
6. The head coach is responsible for making recommendation for letters awards, and working with the athletic office to prepare and distribute all awards.
7. The head coach shall take appropriate action to see that practice areas, contest area, and locker rooms are clean and safe for student participation.
8. The head coach is responsible for explaining all IHSAA rules and the student/athletic handbook rules to all members of the team.
9. The head coach is responsible for turning in results of athletic contests in a timely manner to the Athletic Office and all appropriate media outlets.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
2. Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
3. Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy ad administrative directives. Work as a team player.
4. Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
5. Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confide