About this role
Positions require: • All coaches are required to have a Type 10 or Type 20 drivers' certificate unless a medical condition prevents their ability to obtain. • Interscholastic Coaching Course or previous ASEP/NFHS Certification • Background/criminal history clearance • Concussion Management Certification • Anabolic Steroid Certification • First Aid card • Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory Acts Training • OSAA Heat Illness prevention COACHING STANDARDS: THE EXPECTATIONS
1. THE COACH IS PROFESSIONAL · Is ethical and respectful to athletes, competitors, parents and officials. · Follows all the rules and school district expectations.
2. THE COACH COMMUNICATES WELL · Communicates effectively with athletes, parents and district staff. · Maintains an openness to athlete and parent concerns and facilitates appropriate parent and athlete meetings.
3. THE COACH CAN PROVIDE A SAFE STRUCTURE FOR THE ATHLETES · Appropriately supervises students in locker rooms, training areas and while being transported. · Organizes practice sessions and other activities with attention to individual and group safety.
4. THE COACH CAN MANAGE THEIR SEASON · Is effective at managing or assisting with finances, scheduling, transportation and other responsibilities. · Provides an adequate system for management of equipment.
5. THE COACH IS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THEIR SPORT AND CAN CREATE COMPETITIVE TEAMS · Is effective at teaching skills and strategies to athletes · Can prepare a team for their opponents · Can make adjustments during competition · Abides by district and OSAA sport specific rules · The coach can create a team where higher and lower skilled athletes alike are team orientated and are motivated by the team concept