About this role
Williamstown Independent Schools Job Description- Head Coach TITLE: HEAD COACH QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university and one year of experience coaching in a school athletic program. Successful completion of all training requirements set forth by KHSAA. Applicants must be at least 21. REPORTS TO: Principal JOB GOAL: Coach in various secondary school interscholastic athletic programs. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• 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 OF:
• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.