HEAD ATHLETIC COACH JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Head Athletic Coach

Qualifications:

1. Valid South Dakota teaching certificate/coaching endorse
2. Valid SDHSAA Coaches Education Program (Fundamentals of Coaching, First Aid & Concussion in Sports)
3. Employed as a teacher in the Brookings School District.
4. Ability to organize and supervise a total (7-V) sports program.
5. Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
6. A substantial knowledge of the technical aspects and strategies of the sport and

      a commitment to examining new theories and methods in the sport.

Reports To:

Activities Administrator, who provides supervision, training, and evaluation in conjunction with the high school principal.

Supervises:

The head coach will advise, coordinate, train, and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in collaboration with the activities director and building principals.

Basic Function:

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.  The student shall also receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.

Parameters:

1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the

 Community’s image of the entire school district.  This public exposure requires  

 considerable responsibility and involves community/parental pressure for

 winning performances that must not override the development of good

 sportsmanship and citizenship skills.

2. The position includes other unusual aspects such as stress, time commitment, risk management and due process predicaments.
3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to successfully function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach will exercise common sense and good judgment and seek assistance from the activities director.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

1. A thorough knowledge of the activity policies of the Board of Education and Brookings High School as well as the responsibility for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
2. Knowledge of school district, SDHSAA and ESD Athletic Conference rules and regulations as well as consistent implementation and interpretation for staff.
3. Understanding of the proper administrative line of authority and referral of all requests or concerns through proper channels of communication. Attendance at all public, staff and departmental meetings as required.

Leadership Responsibilities:

4. Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff.  Organizes conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the total program.

5. Informs and trains staff and encourages professional growth.
6. Delegates and supervises specific duties and at season end assesses staff effectiveness and evaluates assistants per cycle.

7. Maintains discipline, resolves grievances and strives to increase morale and cooperation.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by the Activities Administrator.

Administrative Duties:

9. Assists the activities director with scheduling, transportation arrangements, athletic awards and event management.
10. Assists in the preparation for sport events and practices and adheres to facility

        schedules.  Coordinates the program with other athletic and custodial/maintenance staff.

11. Provides documentation to fulfill state and district requirements concerning physical examinations, insurance, parental consent and eligibility.

12. Supervises the use, inspection, and maintenance of athletic facilities.
13. Advises the Activities Administrator and recommends policy or procedural changes.

Student Responsibilities:

14. Provides training rules and other unique regulations of the sport to each participant that is compatible with the Code of Conduct.

15. Gives continual attention to the grades and conduct of student-athletes.
16. During presence at practices, games, and travel, provides supervision, assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.

17. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures for dealing with athletic injuries and medical emergencies.

18. Cooperates with the athletic trainer, including reports on athletic injuries.

19. Directs and supervises student managers, statisticians and video crew.
20. Determines routine discipline, provides due process when enforcement is necessary and contacts parents when a student is either a discipline problem, suspended, removed or becomes ineligible.  Reports to and consults with the Activities Administrator when the Student Conduct - Student Activities policy is implemented.

21. Assists athletes in their post-secondary education plans as requested.
22. Participates in the annual budgetary process by recommending specific equipment

       and uniform purchases with consideration for price, quality, durability and safety.  Operates the program within budgetary allocations.

23. 23. Is accountable for all program equipment, including the collection of equipment (or reimbursement) that is not returned by student-athle Cooperates with and assists the equipment manager in the issue, collection, and inventory of equipment.
24. Monitors admittance to practice facilities, weight room, equipment room, and coaches’ offices and locker rooms.

25. Permits athletes to be in practice, weight training, athletic training, and equipment storage facilities only at authorized times and under supervision.

26. 26. Inspects athletic facilities, locker rooms, and equipment for general cleanliness and maintenance needs before and after use.

27. Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building when custodians are off duty.
28. 28. Instills a respect for school equipment and property as well as their care and proper use.

Public Relations:

29. Organizes parents, players, and coaches for pre-season meetings.
30. Promotes the sport within the school by recruiting athletes that are not in other sport programs and outside the school through the media, youth programs, and civic groups.

31. Provides accurate and diplomatic oral and written releases to the media.
32. Maintains good public relations with the media, booster clubs, parents, spectators, and officials.

33. Provides promotional information to the media concerning schedules, upcoming contests, special events, and contest results in a timely manner