TAZEWELL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS POSITION DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

The head coach ensures participating students achieve appropriate athletic skills, an appreciation for the values of discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork, and in increased level of self-esteem. The head coach oversees entire program for the particular sport and supervises assistant coaches and students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations may include, but not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport;
• Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions;
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development;
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present;
• Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season;
• Evaluates performance of assistant coaches;
• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport;
• Works with the Athletic Director in scheduling facilities from practices and competitions;
• Assigns duties to as assistant coach as necessary;
• Coaches and instructs players, individually, or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport;
• Observes players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement;
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities;
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times;
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard;

• Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up;
• Follows established procedures in event of an athlete’s injury;
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student;
• Follows state, regional and district regulations governing the athletic program;
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators;
• Holds safety meeting with parents at the start of the season and with coaches;
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations;
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms;
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season;
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies, etc.;
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by building administrators.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration. Should have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Also, perform the duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policy.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular and consistent attendance
• Good moral character

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment such as technology equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds may be required. Frequent operation of a vehicle and office equipment in required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal

spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data., determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards. Regular contact with other staff members and administrations is required.
    

EVALUATION

Building Administrators