What are the responsibilities and job description for the WJHS Head Girls Soccer Coach 2026-2027 School Year position at West Jessamine High School?
CLASS TITLE: HEAD COACH
BASIC FUNCTION:
Coach in various secondary school interscholastic athletic programs.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Promote sports in the schools and community.
- Plan the assigned athletic program.
- Organize and supervise practices.
- Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
- Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
- Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
- Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
- Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
- Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of students athletes.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Fundamentals of various sports.
- Health and safety regulations.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
- Assist coaches on one or more sports.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate, a minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university and one year of experience coaching in a school athletic program.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. Proof of Adult CPR/First Aid/ AED Certification
2. NFHS Coaching Principles Certification
3. KRS 160.445– Heat Related Emergency Training
4. Official transcripts and diplomas
5. Coaches Code of Ethics Form
6. Current W4 Form
7. Current Medical Exam with TB test
8. Criminal records check
9. Copy of driver’s license and Social Security Card, verifying minimum age of 21 years old.
10. Concussion training
11. Application
12. Physical Restraint & Seclusion Training
13. Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Training
14. KMA/KHSAA Sports Safety Course
15. KHSAA Sport Specific Rules Clinic