High School Spiritline Head Varsity Coach

In the performance of their duties, the head varsity coach is responsible to the Athletic Director.

General Duties:

The head coach of each varsity sport is responsible for the coordination of all athletic activities as they relate to their sport. He/She supervises the actions of all coaches, players and managers involved in the program. In discharging their duties, coaches should always conduct themselves in an exemplary manner. The head coach will communicate all pertinent information to all assistant coaches and players in a timely manner.

This is a part-time position (10-month employee, less than 20/week)

Hours: 10-20 hours per week

Available to either Certified or Classified

Stipend depends on the specific sport

Must be able to provide or obtain a DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card

Specific Duties:

• Instruct their staff in the procedures for emergency medical attention to injured players and responsibility for reporting injuries as outlined in this handbook. The first responsibility is the safety and welfare of the students under supervision.
• Assist and cooperate with all assigned duties of the Athletic Director.
• Attend meetings called by the Athletic Director.
• Complete and submit all forms as requested by the Athletic Director as outlined in this manual.
• Submit a complete roster of players to the Athletic Director by the close of the first week of practice, and keep the roster current and accurate. All players who are added or dropped from the original roster shall be reported within twenty-four hours to the Athletic Director. No student is to be added to a roster without proper clearance from the A.D. This will help insure that all paper work is complete and filed in the office.
• Cooperate with the Principal and Athletic Director in determining the eligibility of their players.
• Instruct their staff and squad concerning the regulations of St. Johns Schools, including these procedures: The constitution and rules of the Arizona Interscholastic Association and rules of the conference and region to which St. Johns Schools are a member.
• Certify to the Athletic Director that the staff has completed their assignments, the year-end report is completed, and payment of their coaching salaries is due.
• Submit a complete practice schedule to the Athletic Director. This schedule, when revised, should be done sufficiently in advance to avoid complications. the coach must pay particular attention when establishing the schedule for days when school is not in session.
• Assist the Superintendent, Principal, and Athletic Director in selecting assistant coaches for the sport assigned.
• Keep the St. Johns Athletic Booster Club informed of the progress of the team by regular attendance at the Booster Club meeting during the season and by being actively involved the year-round. All requests made of the Booster Club, or supportive organizations, are to be pre-approved by the Athletic Director.
• Cooperate with the spirit line advisor in planning prep rallies or activities.
• Complete requisition forms for all purchases included in the sport budget. Forms are available from the A.D.
• Instruct all coaches of proper procedures for reporting results of games as well as other publicity relating to their teams.
• Work closely with the administration in the disciplining of athletes. Inform parents, administrators, and the Athletic Director immediately of all disciplinary actions.
• Offers of assistance from supportive organizations are to be made directly to the Athletic Director.
• Support other school functions whenever possible by assisting with programs and /or attendance at the same.
• Carry injury treatment consent forms for all members of the team to all athletic contests. Copy of physical and proof of insurance.
• Responsible for supervision at all times of players on the field, playing court, mat, locker room, shower, and during transportation. It is a mandatory policy to be the last to leave the locker room or any area where students are playing, practicing, dressing, or waiting for rides after an out of town trip.
• Responsible for the conduct of players while attending any "away" athletic contests as representatives of St. Johns High School.
• Submit to the Athletic Director the names of all award winners. they should also be included in the season end report.
• Make clinic requests at least one month in advance.
• Limit actual practice time to 3 hours per session (this means, from the time athletes are required to be there until the time they are actually leaving to go home) all film viewing, chalk talks, etc., must be done within the 3-hour frame. No practice may exceed 10:00 p.m. on a night preceding a school day, nor 6:30 p.m. on Monday night. If a coach holds a morning practice on a school day, the students must be released at a reasonable time to allow them to be to class on time.
• Be present when the team is participating in a contest and directly supervise transportation to and from the contest, unless excused by the A.D. or Principal.
• DEMAND adherence to training rules provided by the Athletic Code of Conduct. Explain to athletes the particulars of the Code of Conduct.
• Directly responsible for the issuance and collection of equipment.
• Perform other duties as are assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal.