Cheer Coach Mt. Diablo High School #4084

STANDARDS FOR ATHLETIC TEAM COACHES

The following standards are the minimum qualifications for applicants to athletic team coach
positions in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Knowledge training and demonstrated
competency in the following areas are required to qualify for any athletic coach position in
the District.

1. Knowledge and Competencies:
1. Knowledge and competency related to care and prevention of athletic injuries basic
first aid and emergency procedures which may be evidenced by one or more of the
following:
o Completion of a college-level course in the care and prevention of athletic
injuries and possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card
o A valid sports injury certificate or first aid card and a valid cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) card
o A valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I or II card

2. Coaching Techniques:

The coach shall be knowledgeable in coaching theory and techniques in the sport or game
being coached as evidenced by one or more of the following:
Completion of a college course in coaching theory and techniques of the specific
sport
Completion of in-service programs arranged by a school district or county office of
education in the specific sport
Prior services as a student coach or assistant athletic coach in the sport or game
being coached
Prior participation in organized competitive athletics at the high school level or above
in the sport being coached
3. Rules and Regulations in the Athletic Activity Being Coached including:

Training and knowledge of the rules and regulations in the athletic activity being coached
and demonstrated ability to communicate those rules and regulations in an effective
respectful manner which instills teamwork commitment and discipline.

The coach shall have knowledge of the rules and regulations of the North Coast Section
pertaining to the sport or game being coached the league rules and regulations of the
California Interscholastic Federation.

4. Child or Adolescent PsychologyWhichever is Appropriate to theGrade Level of the InvolvedActivity:
The coach shall have knowledge of child or adolescent psychology as it relates to sports
participation as evidenced by one or more of the following:
Completion of a college-level course in child psychology or sports psychology
Completion of a seminar or workshop on human growth and development of youth
Prior active involvement with youth in school or community sports program

Additional Competencies for Non-certificated Personnel

In addition to the competencies listed above it shall be determined that a non-certificated
person employed as a temporary athletic coach:
Has not been convicted of any offense referred to in Education Code
or 44424 or any offense involving moral turpitude or evidencing unfitness to
associate with children
Is free from tuberculosis and any other contagious disease that would prohibit
certificated teachers from teaching as verified by a written statement renewable
every four years from a licensed physician or other person approved by the district
Has no authority to give grades to students
Shall not assume coaching duties/responsibilities prior to the District receiving
fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
Applicants for athletic team coach positions shall be expected to demonstrate knowledge
training and competency to insure compliance with the following Code of Ethical
addition all athletic team coaches providing supervisory or instructional services in
interscholastic athletic programs shall abide by the Code of Ethical Conduct.

5. Code of Ethical Conduct

Show respect for players officials other coaches and parents
Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials
Establish and model fair play sportsmanship and proper conduct

Establish player safety and welfare as the highest priority
Provide an environment that instills teamwork commitment and discipline
Provide leadership which promotes a positive experience for the student athlete
Provide proper supervision of students at all times
Use discretion when providing constructive criticism and when reprimanding players
Maintain consistency in requiring all players to adhere to the established rules and
standards of the game
Properly instruct players in the safe use of equipment
Avoid exerting undue influence on a students decision to enroll in an athletic
program at any public or private postsecondary educational institution
Avoid exerting undue influence on students to take lighter academic course(s) in
order to be eligible to participate in athletics
Avoid suggesting providing or encouraging any athlete to use non-prescriptive
drugs anabolic steroids or any substance to increase physical development or
performance that is not approved by the S. Food and Drug Administration U.S.
Surgeon General or the American Medical Association
Avoid recruitment of athletes from other schools
Work effectively with Booster groups
Work effectively with school administration