Anticipated Coach - Assistant Men's Track

Persons employed to coach in the interscholastic athletic programs of the Cedar Falls Community School District shall report to the building principal via the athletic director/activities coordinator of the building.

Specific duties:

1.       To possess and utilize a sound base of knowledge of the sport(s) to which the coach is assigned.

1.       To motivate students and to maintain an atmosphere conducive to enhancing school spirit, morale, and the individual’s enjoyment of the activity.

1.       To function in accordance with the established statements of philosophy while maintaining high standards of personal conduct as a coach.

1.       To properly supervise the safety and conduct of participants while engaged in practices, events, and activity trips.

1.       To instill a high degree of sportsmanship within the ranks of the participating students.

1.       To observe all student code-of-conduct provisions and assist in their consistent enforcement.

1.       To ensure that discipline is maintained in all phases of practices and events.

1.       To properly prepare and implement a plan (including annual goals) for the conduct of practices and events.

1.       To thoroughly communicate with building administration, students, and parents regarding the practices and events.

1. To keep the administration and the athletic director/activities coordinator of the building well informed regarding progress, and of any problems for which assistance may be required.

1. To maintain all necessary forms, reports, inventories, and other records.

1. To safeguard the property of the school district.

            Duties and Responsibilities of Athletic Coaches

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1. To work cooperatively and harmoniously with other coaches, activities council personnel, and other staff members at all times.

1. To carry out such evaluation-related functions as may be assigned.

1. To perform such other related duties as may be appropriately assigned by administrative personnel.

1. To hold valid coaching authorization issued by the Iowa Department of Education.

1. To hold a valid coaching contract approved by the Board of Education.

1. To provide, in instances of assignment as a non-teaching coach, a certificate of physical examination.