About this role
The coach is directly responsible to the Director of Athletics and Principal. (In the case of an assistant coach, he/she is responsible to the head coach) Applicants must be available for duty throughout the season outlined by the principal’s committee on athletics. This will include any tournament for which the team might be eligible. Practice sessions are held daily. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES 1. Teacher fundamentals and skills 2. Organize practice sessions 3. Provide for prevention and care of injuries 4. Conform to the rules established by the Principal’s Committee on Athletics 5. Teach rules and regulations of the sport 6. Display good sportsmanship 7. Responsible for issuing, maintaining and collecting of equipment 8. Supervision of team members at all times DESIRABLE QUALITIES 1. Ability to establish rapport with athletes on the team 2. Loyalty to superiors, school and contemporaries 3. Dedication to the service of youth 4. Consideration of academic achievement of athletes
REQUIREMENTS The coach should have a complete knowledge of the sport. Experience at the secondary or college level is desired requisite and previous coaching experience will be strongly considered. 1. NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching 2. NFHS Concussion in Sports 3. NFHS Protecting Students from Abuse 4. NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest 5. NFHS Bullying, Hazing, & Inappropriate Behaviors 6. First Aid / CPR card 7. NFHS Sport specific course must be completed within 3 years