TITLE:                  HEAD COACH (Sports)

QUALIFICATIONS: 

   1.   Kentucky Certificate, Emergency certificate or certificate for Substitute  

        Teaching preferred; or

   2.   Classified employee exempt from overtime requirements; or

   3.   Meets the requirements for paraprofessional personnel.

   4.   Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find   

         appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS:  Principal and Athletic Director

SUPERVISES: Assistant Coaches in the programs

JOB GOAL:  The Head Coach accepts responsibility for the total program, including developing each participating student to a high level of skill, commitment, self-esteem, and an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Coaches and teaches performance skills of the sport to participating students, utilizing district, conference and state approved criteria.
2. Plans, schedules, organizes and directs/supervises all practices, games, competitions and related activities.
3. Monitors and enforces the student eligibility criteria and all regulations of school, district, conference, KHSAA, and other organizations.
4. Maintains professional conduct and serves as a role model for youth in the program and serves as an ambassador when representing district during school functions and activities.
5. Prepares and maintains budgets, reports, documents, and other paperwork as required by supervisor or superintendent.
6. Develops and implements plans for increasing student participation and success, including providing leadership for lower level teams and civic leagues.
7. Maintains inventory of all equipment and supplies ensuring proper repair and good working condition of all equipment complying with all safety regulations.
8. Provides leadership and communication with booster and support organizations and keep school administration abreast of organizations activities.
9. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal, Athletic Director or the Superintendent.