Varsity Indoor Track Head Coach

Qualifications

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport
  
  

and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to

the field.

• The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through
  
  

his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in

conjunction with the high school principals

SUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of

high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the

athletic director and respective principal.

JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training

necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same

time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially

acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of

accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills

through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Bethel Park
  
  

Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the

sports program.

• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and
  
  

interprets them for staff.

• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through
  
  

proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

Staff Responsibilities

• Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs
  
  

conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.

• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according
  
  

to local clinic policy.

• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff
  
  

effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.

• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.