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
• THE COACH IS PROFESSIONAL
• Is ethical and respectful to athletes, competitors, parents and officials.
• Follows all the rules and school district expectations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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