Head Middle School Softball Coach

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Job Description

Head Coach

Responsible to: Principal

Athletic Director

Qualifications:

• Meets coaching criteria as defined by TSSAA and/or other state interscholastic sport

governing association

• Relevant coaching experience preferred
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Essential Responsibilities:

• Follows all school rules and system policies
• Follows all rules and regulations regarding the sport as defined in the TSSAA

handbook

• Provides technical expertise in coaching the assigned athletic activity
• Understands and follows the proper administrative line of command and refers all

requests or grievances through proper channel

• Maintains professionalism on and off the field
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model
• Teaches student athletes the values of good citizenship, honesty, integrity, self-

discipline, courage, loyalty and sportsmanship

• Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs and services
• Works with the media to develop a positive relationship
• Works with the athletic director to evaluate program needs
• Makes preparation for any athletic event in his/her respective program
• Promotes the proper use and care of school property
• Regularly inspects playing surface for safety concerns
• Attends all mandatory programs (e.g. TSSAA required meetings, first aid/CPR

training, etc.).

• Encourages student involvement in program activities. Helps parents and students

understand program objectives. Explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholastic

eligibility, parental permission, physical exams, training/performance schedules,

requirements for letters, optional insurance coverage, waiver forms, etc.)

• Organizes team tryouts. Maintains the integrity of the selection process
• Organizes and carries out a practice schedule. Coordinates activities with the

school calendar

• Assumes responsibility for the development of off-season activities (e.g., summer

training, clinics, etc.)

• Teaches precautions and procedures to help students prevent injuries. Ensures that

medical authorization forms are on file and readily available. Promptly documents

all injuries that require attention

• Participates in student recognition programs
• Rides bus with players, when applicable, to and from games, contests and camps
• Helps with supervision responsibilities related to the preparation of athletic fields,

and practice areas

• Assigns and keeps track of athletic equipment issued to students and staff, and

maintains inventory of all new and used equipment

• Ensures that students keep locker rooms and practice areas orderly
• Helps arrange transportation and lodging for sanctioned activities
• Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned duties
• Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave student

unsupervised

• Works closely with the athletic boosters association
• Establishes a working relationship with system schools and coaches at all levels
• Gives Athletic Director a copy of all communications sent home with students

General Requirements:

• Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance

with School Board priorities

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest

standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission

Statements

• Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of

confidential student and staff information

• Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned

BOE Revisions Approved 2/8/10