HIGH SCHOOL COACH
BASIC FUNCTION :
Under supervision of the Principal and school Athletic Director, coach students in a specific sport during the established season at the high school.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :
- Coach and instruct students in a sport, instruct students in the proper use of equipment and rules of the specific sport
- Supervise students in the locker room, during practices, during athletic competitions and on buses to and from athletic competitions
- Maintain student discipline, including prevention of hazing, harassment and discrimination
- Apply the principles of "Pursuing Victory With Honor" as adopted by the Board of Education and endorsed by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
- Maintain proper inventory and care of equipment and facilities
- Assess student performance and make coaching decisions without regard to outside teen / youth affiliations. (For coaches who coach both at a school and for a private or community club / team)
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :
Knowledge and ability to prevent injuriesAbility to teach and motivate high school aged studentsPossess current CPR and First Aid certificatePossess a water safety certificate for swimming and divingAbility to work with other staff to raise funds for the sport and athletic programKNOWLEDGE OF :
Skills of the sportStrategies and concepts in the sportRules of the sportPolicies of the school district and CIF that apply to athletics and student behaviorAdolescent growth and development, that a student is an individual and an athleteABILITY TO :
Exhibit positive leadership skills, good sportsmanship and personal and professional integrityMaintain good communication with the Athletic Director, school administrators, other staff and parentsDemonstrate good rapport with the coaches and staff of other schools and the athletic officialsOrganize, plan, and execute practices and game schedules in a timely mannerMaintain the fiscal responsibility for the sportAdminister CPR and First AidEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Experience in teaching and coaching the sport at the Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity or college levelParticipation in competitive sports in high school, college or communityTraining in how to teach and coach the sportFormal training in child development and / or experience with youthTeaching credential preferred, but not necessaryWORKING CONDITIONS :
The environment is typically a locker room, gymnasium, field, court, track, pool or course. The coach is responsible for equipment, records, school district forms, attending coaching meetings and security of the school facility.
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