The positionis responsible for coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivatesstudent-athletesto develop an appreciation of the sport.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
- Assesses players skills and assigns team positions.
- Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
- Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
- Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
- Coaches and instructs players individually or in groups regarding the rules regulations equipment and techniques of the sport.
- Observes players during competition and practice to determine the needsof the individual or team improvement.
- Determines game strategy based on the teams capabilities.
- Establishes and maintains standards ofstudent behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
- Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements aremet andencouragesstudent-athletesto maintain a high academic standard.
- Follows established procedures in the event of an athletes injury.
- Conferences with parents/guardians as necessary regarding the athletic performance of their student.
- Follows state regional and district regulations governing the athletic program.
- Models sports-like behavior andmaintainappropriate conduct towards players officials and spectators.
- Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media booster clubs service clubs and other organizations.
- Follows established procedures for the proper care maintenance and requisitioning of equipment supplies and uniforms.
- Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
- Participates in special activities to include parents night banquets and award nights.
- Maintains eligibility forms emergency data insurance records equipment inventory and other related records.
- Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.