What are the responsibilities and job description for the MS LAX Head Coach position at Mountain Island Charter School?
Head Coach Job Description
Under general supervision, assist the board in the fair and just discharge of its obligation to students and staff through performance of the Head Coach role. Reports to the school principal and athletic director.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies approved by Mountain Island Charter School and is responsible for its implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
Knowledge of existing school system, state, and conference regulations; implements them consistently and interprets them for staff.
Understand the proper administrative line of command and refer all requests of grievances through proper channels. Awareness of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff. Design conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
Delegate specific duty, supervise implementation, and at season’s end, analyze staff effectiveness and evaluate all assistants.
Assist the Athletic Director in scheduling, providing transportation, and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
Assist in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adhere to scheduled facility times.
Presence at all practices and games. Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
Collaborate with trainers in the implementation of programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
In High School Athletics, direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
In High School Athletics, assist athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.
Participate 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. Responsible for operating within budget appropriations.
Accountable for all equipment and/or collection of fees for any lost or unreturned equipment. Arrange for issuing, storing, and reconditioning of equipment and submit annual inventory and current records.
Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Be responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
Secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
Promote the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program. Promote the sport outside the school through news media, community recreation programs, or in any other feasible manner.
Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
Perform other duties as assigned by the school Principal in keeping with Mountain Island Charter School policy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess administrative and organizational skills in addition to a thorough knowledge of Mountain Island Charter School athletic policy and procedure. Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
As applicable, must meet requirements established by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the Mountain Island Charter School , and school administration. Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.