About this role
Position Description
POSITION TITLE
Head Athletic Coach
QUALIFICATIONS
REPORTS TO
Principal/Athletic Director
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Professional and Interpersonal Relations
- 1. cooperates with building principal,
- 2. cooperates with athletic director,
- 3. develops rapport with coaching staff within the school,
- 4. organizes coaching staff,
- 5. develops positive relationship with participants,
- 6. develops positive relationship with student body,
- 7. develops positive relationship with faculty,
- 8. develops positive relationship with parents and community,
- 9. develops positive relationship with game officials,
- 10. develops positive relationship with news media,
- 11. develops positive relationship with opponents,
- 12. employs appropriate conduct during games,
- 13. employs appropriate conduct during practices,
- 14. attends league, conference and WVSSAC,
- 15. participates in activities that foster professional growth and development,
- 16. motivates staff and players toward desired goals, and commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language.
Coaching and Related Areas
- 17. develops high caliber and quality instruction,
- 18. teaches fundamental skills,
- 19. handles athletic injuries,
- 20. cares for equipment,
- 21. supervises participants and disciplines team appropriately,
- 22. designs quality organization of practice sessions,
- 23. designs pre-season planning,
- 24. supervises managers and other support personnel,
- 25. manages budget,
- 26. follows purchasing procedures,
- 27. initiates game organizational skills,
- 28. follows board of education, league, conference, and WVSSAC policies,
- 29. devotes time and energy to coaching duties,
- 30. follows end of season procedures.