| Position Title: | Head Athletic Coach | FLSA Status: | Exempt | | Department: | Athletics | Reports to: | Athletic Director | | Location: | School | Position Type: | Full-Time | | Description of Position: Oversees the administration of the assigned athletic program which is composed of a number of students. Plan and manage competition strategies for both individuals and the team at sporting events. | ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain knowledge of and adheres to all district policies, procedures, and expectations regarding athletic programs. - Evaluate if the assigned athletic program is responsive to student needs and meets district expectations.
- Assume primary responsibility for student athletes during sporting events, practices, or other athletic program related activities.
- Adhere to all financial policies of the district regarding the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.
- Ensure the rules and regulations regarding safety, conduct, and eligibility of athletic activities and student athletes are explained and adhered to.
- Serve as a representative of the school district during sporting events, maintaining professional conduct at all times.
- Complete and maintain appropriate certification and training hours as required, including all MHSAA requirements.
- Work with the Athletic Director to schedule facilities for practices and competition.
Provide guidance and instruction to student athletes and assume responsibility for their safety during school sporting events. - Establish and maintain standards of student behavior, during sporting events.
- Provide proper supervision of student athletes during sporting events, practices, and/or other athletic program related activities.
- Provide instruction and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in the selected sport.
- Develop a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
- Travel with student athletes on the team bus both to and from games.
- Enforce discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
- Assess player’s skills and assigns team positions.
- Maintain a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.
Ensure academic, physical, and all other forms of eligibility are met and maintain appropriate records - Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cads, insurance records, equipment inventory and other required records.
- Complete eligibility paperwork in a specified time and manner.
- Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
Facilities and sporting events - Coordinate with Athletic Director to ensure the proper setup of facilities for all sporting events.
- Maintain knowledge of athletic field or gymnasium conditions and report any hazards or concerns to the Athletic Director.
- Check and secure all offices, storage rooms, outside doors, and locker rooms after last player leaves games or practices.
- Ensure all facility lights are turned off at the end of all sporting events.
- Monitor and maintain sporting equipment and team uniforms.
Other - Provide leadership and guidance to Assistant Coach(es), and delegate tasks as needed.
- Coordinates, plans, and/or participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Principal, or other appropriate administrator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Minimum Class “A” Mississippi Teaching License
- Required endorsement(s) to be “Highly Qualified”
- Head coaching experience (preferred).
- Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid Card, MS Class B Drivers License with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements, and coaching certificate through the National Federation of High Schools.
- MHSAA required certificates.
**All employees hired by the school district must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check.**
PREFERRED SKILLS - Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.
- Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control.
- Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail, Internet software and word processing software.
| | Last Revised: | 10/2023 |
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