What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Coach (Volunteer) position at Dorchester County Public Schools?
- 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 coaches duties and responsibilities where such positions exist.
- Maintain an inventory and store equipment assigned for the sport involved.
- Select squad.
- Know and comply with local and state handbooks and regulations.
- Submit written evaluation of work to Athletic Director at end of the season.
- Maintain uniforms and equipment through a student/parent inventory accountability form.