Athletic Coach- Fall 2026 Sports

Job Summary:

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
- A minimum of 2 years of similar coaching experience.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Position:

• Provides the proper skills foundation and support for student athletes.
• Manages varsity and junior varsity sport program, and coordinates coaching staff for both.
• Plans and schedules practices, to include strengthening and conditioning programs.
• Develops and implements the program budget.
• Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate. 
• Inventories equipment, supplies and uniforms; recommends replacement purchases or reconditioning as appropriate. 
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or areas used for the program.
• Establishes standards of conduct, and enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times; establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Teach fundamental skills of sport.
• Verify eligibility, physicals, and insurance coverage for each participant.
• Work with the Athletic Director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
• Dismiss squad members in accordance with standards established by the schools.
• Responsible for the safety and well being of participants while under direct supervision.
• Render first aid where appropriate.
• Assign assistant coaces duties and responsibilites where such positions exist.
• Maintain an inventory and store equipment assisgned for the sport involved. 
• Select a squad.
• Know and comply with local and state handbooks and regulations.
• Submitt written evaluation of work to Athletic Director at end of the season.
• Maintain uniforms and equipment through a student/parent inventory accountability form. 

 
OTHER DUTIES
1.     Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching
        performance.
2.     Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

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