Volunteer Coach Application

GARRETT-KEYSER-BUTLER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

School District Position Description

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: 

Volunteer - no payment for this position

SUMMARY: 

To carry out the aims and objectives of the sports program as outlined by the Head Coach. To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has thorough knowledge of the Athletic Code Handbook and the Drug Testing Policy and isresponsible for the implementation of these policies.
• Has knowledge of the existing system, IHSAA, and Conference regulations and implementsthese regulations consistently.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/ staff/ departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
• Attend coaches meetings when directed.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides training rules and other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• By his/her presence at all practices, games, and while traveling, provides assistance and guidance and safeguards for each participant.
• Discusses and encourages chemical-free habits.

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES:

• Monitors the equipment rooms and coaches offices, and authorizes who may enter.
• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills in each player a respect for all school equipment and property, its care, and proper use.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Head Coach & Assistant Coaches in carrying out his/her responsibilities.
• Instructs team members as to changes in the rules and teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Coach.
• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport.
• Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the Head Coach.
• Arrives early enough before practices, contests, and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with their problems or to become involved in staff discussion.
• Helps in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
• Never criticizes, admonishes, or argues with the Head Coach or any other staff member within earshot or eyesight of players or parents.
• Performs other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the Head Coach.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Athletes and team assigned to him and assumes supervising control over all athletes in program when such control is needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED.