TITLE: Head Coach

• Possesses valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate, preferred
• Possesses prior coaching experience
• Possesses prior experience as a player in applicable sport
• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
• Possesses thorough knowledge of the rules and skills of the specific sport and ability to demonstrate skills
• Possesses knowledge of the psychology of coaching, preferred
• Possesses proficiency in the English language
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Possesses ability to maintain a professional working relationship based on honest and open communication with student/athletes, coaches, parents, all school personnel, booster groups, officials and the media
• Possesses valid driver’s license if position requires travel around district
• KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children
  • Basic first aid and CPR

• Presents self to act as a leader of the program at all levels
• Serves as a teacher of the fundamentals and finer points of the sport; develops strategy for contests; develops the individual and collective skills of the team; reflects the philosophy of the school and the athletic program
• Serves as a role model for athletes in areas of demeanor, language and conduct during contests, practices, and at all school related functions
• Adheres to the policies of the PIAA, District 11, the Lehigh Valley League and the Northampton Area School Board
• Insures all athletes have completed physical forms before they take the field
• Monitors the enforcement of all school policies that pertain to athletics, including, but not limited to academic eligibility, PIAA eligibility, and school disciplinary matters
• Maintains an accurate inventory of all equipment; submits a requisition for new equipment when necessary; the requisition should include the needs of all levels of the program
• Instruct athletes on the safe use and care of all equipment
• Conducts well organized practice sessions each day throughout the season when contest are not scheduled
• Submits an annual report of the season including staff evaluation, recommendations for future team progress, etc., to the Athletic Director, or supervisor
• Delineates responsibilities to assistant coaches and coordinate staff efforts and programs in grades 7-12
• Demonstrates ability to supervise and be responsible for the conduct and behavior of all team members and managers during all contests and practices, as well as, the transportation between such events
• Insures that there will be at least one coach from the staff to supervise athletes until the last student has departed
• Assumes responsibility for the general health and safety of his/her players
• Maintains a working relationship with the athletic training staff
• Facilitates the college recruiting process, when necessary
• Contacts local news outlets with results of home contests
• Selects, instructs, supervises and evaluates assistant coaches at all levels of the program
• Attends pre-season PIAA meetings and Post-Season Lehigh Valley League meetings
• Completes proper district forms concerning the use of facilities, intramurals and fundraising, when appropriate
• Communicates with athletes and parents before the start of the season to convey information relevant to the program
• Participates in professional development during the off season

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, seminars, or other professional growth activities
• Administers to the health needs of students, as needed
• Participates in meetings, conferences and in-services as assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned

• Possesses ability to access, input and generate output of data from a computer
• Possesses ability to understand directions and instructions in order to perform duties
• Possesses ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information

• Up to 10 lbs: C
• 11 to 20 lbs: B
• Beyond 20 lbs: B

• Possesses ability to move about the gym or grounds to access equipment and files: C
• Possesses ability to position self to work with students, staff and the public: D
• Possesses ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations to perform duties: C

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT