QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :
The Head Coach will possess a valid teacher's certificate, appropriate activities experience, ability to work with people, and posess knowledge of the sport to be coached. Must have a CPR certification (MSHSAA requirement).
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Is responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of the coaching of the team under his or her direction, and shall enforce all rules of the MSHSAA as they pertain to the respective sports.
- Assigns duties to all assistant coaches and evaluates the performance of those assistant coaches as they pertain to the respective sports.
- Plans and conducts all practice sessions.
- Makes travel arrangements as needed (Cheerleading, Golf, Academic Bowl).
- Is responsible for preparing public information releases regarding his / her particular sport. Telephone or personal Interviews, when requested by news agencies. In said requested interviews, coaches and others connected with the athletic program should bear in mind that their statements are published and read by people who are for and against the school's program.
- Maintains an accurate roster at all times being sure that it is up to date and on file with the Athletic Director.
- Cooperates with the Athletic Director in verifying that no athlete is issued equipment or allowed to practice until he / she has completed his / her physical.
- Assigns at least one coach to be with the team at all times. This includes locker room supervision until all members have left the building and then seeing that all windows and exit doors are locked in any area that has been used by their athletic team.
- Assigns a coach to ensure that locker rooms used while at opposing schools are left in the condition in which they were found.
- Prepares a detailed uniform inventory to be submitted to the Athletic Director.
You may include the condition of said uniforms.
Inspects all equipment; oversees the issuance and collection of equipment; maintains equipment inventory records; and directs activities of student managers. Enforces rules regarding care of equipment and advises the Athletic Director as to reconditioning of equipment needs.Conducts all staff meetings and is in charge of all practices, team meetings, and athletic contests where the team is involved.Arranges for presentation of team awards through the Athletic Director.Provides the Athletic Director with a roster of recommended award winners.Recommends to the Athletic Director teams that may be scheduled in the coming years.Serves as a mentor to the students on the athletic team and helps them, by advice or direction, with problems.Announces and enforces rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of the players.Reports injuries of participants to the proper school officials, including the Principal and the Athletic Director. Coaches are cautioned to exercise great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature and arouse public interest. In all cases, the coach should assure personally that the injured student-athlete is receiving competent medical care and that all reports have been made relative to the injury. Following injuries of a serious or prolonged nature, the coach should secure the signed approval of the doctor and parents before the student-athlete is allowed to again participate in athletic activities.Is interested and loyal to the school's program. Coaches are expected to support the entire program and to be an active participant in striving to improve the athletic program as well as the total educational program of the school.Shall be present at all Junior Varsity contests.
Core sports (Football, Basketball, Softball, Baseball) are required to exercise 15 of 20 of MSHSAA's contact days in the summer.Core sports are expected to host a youth-aged skills camp within the calendar year that abides by MSHSAA guidelines.Acknowledges that the head coach is the recognized leader and director of the particular sport. Head coaches may make decisions of a general nature that are in keeping with the established policies and procedures of the school. However, when decisions affect other coaches and other sports, or when the problem is one that clearly falls within the jurisdiction of the Athletic Director, decisions should be delayed until the matter has been ivestigated fully and a decision reached.A positive attitude is required for this position. Any and all behavior issues will be handled in a positive manner and negativity will not be tolerated.Submit to the Activities Director an eligibility list of athletes participating in his or her sport. The list should contain an alphabetical listing of athletes and their birthdates, year in school, and number of years participation. This list must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the first game.Compile an end-of-season report to include the number of athletes to complete the season, season statistics, and participation record.Informs the school staff of specific days that students will miss class and be excused as far in advance as possible (one week, if possible).Reports all game scores and statistics as needed on the following morning to the press (Slater Main Street and Marshall Democrat News).Keeps athletes informed as to eligibility standards set by the school and by MSHSAA.Maintains professional dress during contest that may include the following :Wind Shirt (long or short sleeve)
PolosQuarter and Half-Zip AttireProfessional Dress according to your likingThe following shall NOT be worn during athletic contests :T-shirts unless specific to the the occasion (Breast Cancer Awareness etc)
Athletic Shorts (basketball and running shorts are not permitted) Golf Attire including shorts and pants are allowed.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the Building Principal and / or the Activities Director.
Football- Painting / Lining the field for Jr. High and High School games, setting out appropriate equipment with the help of maintenance crew.Softball and Baseball- Lining and spraying field for High School games. Maintaining and manicuring the field (ie. weed pulling, raking, filling coolers etc).Basketball- Setting out appropriate equipment for contests.EVALUATION Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the District Policy on evaluation of extra-duty staff.
