QUALIFICATIONS:ย
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1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.ย
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ย 2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)ย
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3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sportย
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and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent toย
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the field.ย
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4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes throughย
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his/her instructions and actions.ย
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REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation inย
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conjunction with the high school principalsย
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SUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff ofย
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high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with theย
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athletic director and respective principal.ย
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JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical trainingย
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necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the sameย
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time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to sociallyย
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acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride ofย
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accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skillsย
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through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.ย
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GENERAL: 1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community'sย
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image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerableย
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responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance isย
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taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and goodย
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mental health.ย
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ย 2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injuryย
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factor and due process predicaments.ย
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ย 3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance toย
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function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coachย
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shall exercise common sense and good judgment.ย
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:ย
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1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Plainwell Communityย
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Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of theย
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sports program.ย
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2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently andย
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interprets them for staff.ย
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3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances throughย
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proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.ย
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STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:ย
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4. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designsย
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conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.ย
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5. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance accordingย
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to local clinic policy.ย
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6. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staffย
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effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.ย
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7. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.ย
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8. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.ย
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ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:ย
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9. Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournamentย
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and special sport events.ย
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10. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres toย
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scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.ย
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11. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations,ย
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parental consent and eligibility.ย
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12. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.ย
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13. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.ย
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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:ย
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14. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletesย
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the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.ย
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15. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.ย
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16. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance andย
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safeguards for each participant.ย
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17. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who isย
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considered a participant.ย
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18. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.ย
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19. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic officeย
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within 24 hours.ย
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20. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.ย
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21. Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement ofย
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discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.ย
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22. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.ย
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FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT:ย
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23. Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for theย
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next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications.ย
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Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations.ย
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24. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.ย
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Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory andย
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current records concerning same.ย
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25. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.ย
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26. Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisitionย
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equipment.ย
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27. Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.ย
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28. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of theย
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facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.ย
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29. Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.ย
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30. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.ย
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PUBLIC RELATIONS:ย
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31. Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.ย
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32. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sportsย
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program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or inย
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any other feasible manner.ย
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33. Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.ย
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34. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials,ย
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volunteers and fans.ย
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35. Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results.ย