- Location 1101 GENESEE ST,Delafield, WI, 53018-1411,United States
- Employee Type Contract
Description
Summary:
The head coach is responsible for the entire high school program in his/her sport. He/she directs assistant coaches, establishes goals, and evaluates the program annually. He/she advises the athletic director on budgetary needs and enforces all SJNA, conference, and WIAA rules for athletes. Maintains a safe environment during practices and contests, establishes an award system in conjunction with the athletic director, recruits athletes, promotes his/her sport within the school and the community, assists with the selection of assistant coaches, and is knowledgeable of current sport rules.
Duties and Responsibilities
I. Organizes the program
- A. Recruits students for participation within SJNA guidelines.
- B. Conducts orientation meetings at feeder schools in conjunction with other head coaches.
- C. Establishes season goals and evaluates the season in conjunction with the athletic director.
- D. Conducts organizational meetings with athletes and assistant coaches.
- E. Establishes practice times for all squads in conjunction with the athletic director.
- G. Arranges for practice facilities.
II. Coaches during practices and games
- A. Conducts daily practice sessions for the varsity squads.
- B. Attends all scheduled varsity games and coaches the varsity squad.
- C. Assists assistant coaches with coaching techniques.
III. Maintains a safe environment during practices and games
- A. Makes certain there is a first aid kit available at all times.
- B. Establishes rules of safety for practices and games.
- C. Supervises the locker room before and after practice.
- D. Prepares accident reports and submits them to the proper authorities.
- E. Summons medical assistance if needed in case of injury.
- F. Keeps emergency notification records for all athletes readily available and notifies the proper individuals in case of accident or injury to an athlete.
- G. Maintains current knowledge regarding the extent of any athletic injury and rehabilitation of the athlete.
- H. MUST maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
- Copy of cards MUST be on file with the athletic director.
- I. Supervises players on bus to and from athletic contests by riding the bus.
IV. Scheduling
- A. Works with the Athletics Director in determining a conference schedule.
- B. Establishes non-conference schedules, and any sub-varsity schedule as necessary.
- C. Determines transportation needs for all squads in accordance with existing policy and submits properly completed forms to the athletic director.
- D. Attends and may not cancel practices and games without prior approval from the Athletic Director.
V. Supplies and Equipment
- A. Assists the athletic director in issuing and collecting all uniforms and equipment.
- B. Stores all uniforms and equipment securely during the season.
- C. Requests the purchase of supplies and equipment from the athletic director.
VI. Forms Management
- A. Makes certain that all prospective athletes have completed the appropriate forms and forwards them to the athletic director.
- B. Maintains records of athletic participation.
- C. Maintains appropriate individual records for athletes.
- D. Completes and forwards all entry forms by the due date.
- E. Submits all required forms to the proper authorities.
VII. Meetings
- A. Attends WIAA rules interpretations meetings.
- B. Attends meetings as required by the Athletics office, (pre-and post-season meetings, WIAA seeding)
- C. Conducts periodic meetings with the coaching staff of the sport.
VIII. Public Relations
- A. Promotes the sport and the total athletic program within the school and the community.
- B. Assists the athletic director in the preparation of promotional items and programs.
- C. Cooperates with the media.
- D. Works cooperatively with community groups.
- E. Works cooperatively with other members of the coaching staff.
Requirements
IX. Rules
- A. Is knowledgeable of all conference, SJNA, and WIAA rules.
- B. Is knowledgeable of all current rules in their sport.
- C. Attends clinics periodically to upgrade knowledge.
- D. Practices and plays only eligible athletes.
- E. Must watch the WIAA sports video and take tests before the start of the season.
Requirements:
- Must have worked with high school students
- Prior knowledge of sports coaching
Preferred requirements
- Prior coaching experience
- CPR/AED certification
- First Aid certification
Summary
Summary:
The head coach is responsible for the entire high school program in his/her sport. He/she directs assistant coaches, establishes goals, and evaluates the program annually. He/she advises the athletic director on budgetary needs and enforces all SJNA, conference, and WIAA rules for athletes. Maintains a safe environment during practices and contests, establishes an award system in conjunction with the athletic director, recruits athletes, promotes his/her sport within the school and the community, assists with the selection of assistant coaches, and is knowledgeable of current sport rules.