Head Varsity Coach

 

                                                                                                                                           Job Description

 
Purpose:                      Supervise sport functions in grades 7 through 12, and work closely with other staff and the administration of the District.
 
Responsible to:            Athletic Director and Principal
 
Payment rate:             According to negotiated agreement
 
Qualifications:       
 
1.      Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university or meet Rule 10 requirements.
 
2.      Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate on file in the Central Office or meet Rule 10 requirements.
 
3.      Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).
 
4.      At least three years of coaching experience at the secondary level.
 
Essential Functions:
 
1.      Ability to obtain and maintain current first aid, CPR and AED certifications.
 
2.      Ability to provide supervision and quality instruction to staff and participants.
         a.     Instructional
         b.     Non-instructional
 
3.      Ability to enforce rules and regulations:
         a.     Establish fair rules.
         b.     Communicate rules.
         c.     Enforce rules.
 
4.      Ability to remind athletes of the inherent dangers of the sport.
 
5.      Ability to match competitors
         a.     Skill
         b.     Experience
         c.     Maturity
         d.    Height/weight
         e.     Age
         f.   Gender
 
6.     Ability to develop and implement a safe environment to the extent possible.
        a.      Equipment 
        b.      Condition of facility
 
7.      Ability to provide a plan for handling injuries.
         a.     Foreseen
         b.     Unforeseen
 
8.      Ability to be a role model of character, conduct, and good sportsmanship.
 
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
 
1.      Ability to work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.
 
2.      Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
 
3.      Ability to work at various and numerous hours.
 
General Responsibilities:
 
1.      Ability to be familiar with school district, department, and K.S.H.S.A.A. rules of eligibility.  Attend state-sponsored rules meeting; ability to pass state rules tests and enforce such rules.
 
2.      Ability to be responsible for submitting team rosters and requiring all athletes to have a physical examination and are scholastically eligible before participation is allowed.  Responsible for requiring signatures to be received before participation is allowed.
 
3.      Ability to be responsible for having lettering requirements on file in the Athletic Office.
 
4.      Ability to hold preseason staff meetings with staff, and determine roles of assistant coaches are well defined and understood.
 
5.      Ability to implement both in-season and off-season conditioning and weight programs.
 
6.      Ability to be responsible for supervision of athletic facilities used and securing such areas.
 
7.      Ability to organize teaching situations so teaching is being done at practice, pre-contest, half time, and post-contest time frames.
 
8.      Ability to implement a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and complete all paperwork as it relates to athletic injuries.
 
9.      Ability to attend and be prompt to all practices and meetings.
 
10.    Ability to ride team bus to and from each contest with athletes.
  
11.    Ability to demonstrate on a daily basis effective reinforcement, whole-part-whole teaching, mental toughness development, drill work, myth building, and situational coaching during each practice session.
 
12.    Ability to maintain records on equipment and clothing checked in and out; turn in debt list and assist in getting debt list items returned.
 
13.    Ability to attend junior high-level practices and contests.  Evaluate assigned staff members and make recommendations for improvement of staff performance.
 
14.    Ability to be responsible for making recommendations on facilities and equipment needs, and responsible for operating within the established budget.
 
15.    Ability to secure and inventory equipment at the completion of the season; such equipment inventory is on file in the Athletic Office.
 
16.    Ability to motivate and direct athletes by being positive in all situations.
 
17.    Ability to convey equipment and supply needs to Athletic Director according to current budget.
 
18.    Ability to be responsible for making recommendations to K.S.H.S.A.A. in regard to state contest officials.
 
19.    Ability to demonstrate support for the entire athletic program as well as the programs established by Turner Recreation Commission.
 
20.    Ability to attend the Booster Club-sponsored sports banquet/reception.
 
21.     Ability to be responsible for keeping and annually updating team and individual records.  Submit needed public relation information to the Sports Information Director. 

22.    Ability to fulfill post-season obligations:  list of letter winners, evaluation process, debt list, VHS tapes, books, blood kits, records (team and individual accomplishments), keys, equipment inventory, etc.
 
23.    Ability to keep proper receipts on all monies.
 
24.    Ability to be responsible for establishing and communicating team rules to athletes and parents.  Maintain discipline consistent with rules.  Address grievances and work to increase morale, proper behavior, and cooperation.
 
25.    Ability to display leadership of the highest quality in order to exemplify the importance of school attendance, school rules, and responsible behavior.
 
26.    Ability to promote program to assure maximum participation, positive publicity, and work to establish good relations with the media.
 
27.    Ability to display positive rapport with athletes, parents, and media.
 
28.    Ability to establish a method of checking on athletes’ classroom behavior and performance.
 
29.    Ability to demonstrate loyalty to the athletic program.  Commit a full measure of time, effort, thought, and energy to the program.
 
30.    Ability to keep Athletic Director informed and the proper chain of command followed.
 
31.    Ability to be responsible for assisting athletes in making college and/or advanced educational selections.
 
32.    Ability to take advantage for self-improvement by attending clinics and seminars to stay current on new techniques and methods.  Have an up-to-date knowledge of sport and needed skills being taught.
 
33.    Ability to hold membership in professional organizations.
 
34.    Ability to dress appropriately.
 
35.    Ability to resolve conflicts that may develop within the program.
 
36.    Ability to implement and follow all school district policies during all activities.

37.    Ability to observe and follow all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

38.    Ability to perform other duties and assume other responsibilities consistent with the nature of the position and requested by the Athletic Director, principal, or other Administrative staff.

Term of Employment:                Academic year as assigned
Evaluation:                                  Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.
Approved:
8/7/01
Revised:
7/7/09