Job Description:

OBJECTIVE:

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition.  Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current IVP Fingerprint Card
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and school personnel at all levels

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletics to participate in the sport.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletic director in scheduleing facilities for practices and competition.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in a groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure the eligibiity requirements are met; and encourges student athletics to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models' sportsmanlike behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, requisitioning of equipment, supplies and uniforms.
• Models' nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior coaching experience (preferred)

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
• NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate