JOB TITLE: Head Coach

REPORTS TO: Activities Director

SUPERVISES: Students within the athletic program

WORKS WITH: Students, school staff, custodial & maintenance staff, teachers, parents, community members, and district administrators

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree and prior coaching experience preferred. Must complete all SDHSAA required coursework prior to first activity contact. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management. Knowledgeable of coaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:  Activities Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

1. Assumes responsibility for 7-12 program. Supervises assistant coach.
2. Assists in selection and evaluation of assistant coach.
3. Works with Activities Director in planning schedules.
4. Responsible for team fundraising, if desired.
5. Works with activities director and transportation director to schedule transportation.
6. Holds parent meeting before first official contact.
7. Promotes middle school athletic participation.
8. Keeps and maintains accurate documentation of student physicals, student and parent consent forms, and other required documentation.
9. Provides scores and team information to news media in a timely manner.
10. Responsible for all team uniforms and equipment.
11. Travels with team to all events.
12. Cares for all equipment and maintains inventory.
13. Cares for athletes and injured athletes, including follow-up contact with student, parent, and relevant personnel.
14. Keeps accurate and up to date information on individual and team scores.
15. Prepares award lists and holds annual banquet for athletes and parents.
16. Attends all required coaching meetings, state, local, and rules meetings. Operates within the policies of the SDHSAA.
17. Prepares and provides student participation list to high school office two days prior to event.
18. Works with and maintains a professional relationship with other coaches. Promotes and supports other athletic programs and school activities.
19. Work with the Principal and Activities Director to perform duties for the overall good of all athletic programs.
20. Ensures proper supervision for all student athletes.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be determined in accordance with the evaluation policy and procedures of the board of education.

PUBLIC DEMANDS: Presents a proactive and positive image of the school, students, and staff, and fosters the district mission to educate and empower all students to become successful, contributing citizens in an ever-changing world.