POSITION TITLE
Athletic Coach
SCHOOL / DEPARTMENT
Assigned school / Assigned Sport
SALARY
Per appropriate salary schedule
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Athletic Director & Principal
SUPERVISES
None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday; evenings and some weekends
WORK HOURS
As directed by the sport and season
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
As directed by the sport and season
POSITION PURPOSE :
The Athletic Coach is responsible for providing appropriate and coaching expertise guidance to student athletes related to a particular sport for the duration of the sports season. As part of the Athletic Program, at the assigned school, the Athletic Coach is responsible for teaching and modeling good sportsmanship behaviors, appropriate techniques and skills related to the particular sport, ensuring safe practices are implemented to protect the students from physical injuries, and for serving as good role models for the students, the school and the school system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- High School Diploma / GED
- Training in Physical Education or particular sport
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies approved by the Board of EducationComprehensive knowledge of existing system, state, and conference regulationsThorough understanding of the proper administrative line of commandThorough knowledge of the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques associated with the athletic programThorough knowledge of state and federal requirements regarding physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility for athletic participationThorough knowledge of training rules and any other unique regulations pertaining to the various sports in which athletes are engagedThorough knowledge of guidance and safeguards in place for the safety of athletes in order to address medical injuries and emergenciesThorough knowledge of the process for initiating policies and procedures applicable to the athletic programEDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma / GEDAdditional course work and / or training in Physical Education or particular sportAny equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilitiesCERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor VehiclesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Physical Education or related areaMinimum of three (3) years of coaching experience at the middle or high school levelNC Certification as Teacher, preferably in Physical EducationESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the implementation and enforcement by the entire staff of the sports program Athletic PoliciesImplement, interpret and enforce consistently existing school system, state and conference regulationsRefer all requests of grievances through proper channelsAttend all public / staff / departmental meetings for which attendance is requiredEstablish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques for particular sport to be taught by staffDesign conferences, training clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of overall programEncourage professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policyDelegate specific duties, supervise implementation, and at season's end, analyze staff effectiveness and evaluate all assistantsMaintain discipline, address grievances, and work to increase morale and cooperationAssist the Athletic Director with scheduling, providing transportation, and requirements for tournament and special sport eventsAssist in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adhere to scheduled facility times.Coordinate sport events and practices with maintenance and school employeesProvide documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibilityProvide proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sitesAdvise the Athletic Director of any concerns or issues and recommend policy, methods or procedural changesProvide training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participantGive constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct ensuring that the student is eligible academically to participateAttend all practices and gamesProvide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participantInitiate programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergenciesComplete and submit proper paperwork regarding all disabling athletic injuries to athletic office within 24 hoursDirect student managers, assistants, and statisticiansDetermine discipline, delineate procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary, and contact parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible to participateAssist athletes with their college or advanced educational selectionParticipate in the budgeting function with the Athletic Director by establishing requirements for the next season.Recommend guidelines as to type, style, color, or technical specifications of equipment neededResponsible for operating within budget appropriations.Account for all equipment and / or collection of fees for any lost or unreturned equipmentArrange for issuing, storing, and reconditioning of equipmentSubmit annual inventory and current recordsProperly mark and identify all equipment before issuing or storingMonitor equipment rooms and coaches' offices; clarify and authorize who may enter, issue or requisition equipmentRestrict athletes to authorized areas of the building at the appropriate timesExamine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipmentShare responsibilities for upkeep and regular care of facilities and fieldsSecure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on dutyInstill in each player a respect for each other, athletic equipment and school property, including its care and proper useOrganize parents, coaches, players, and guests for pre-season meetingsPromote the sport within the school by recruiting athletes who are not in another sports programPromote the sport outside the school through news media, Little League programs, or in any other feasible mannerWork with the Athletic Director and Chief Public Officer to ensure quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local mediaMaintain excellent public relations with news media, Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fansPresent information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments, and resultsPerform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal
