Athletics: Head Coach - High School 26/27 SY

Essential Functions

• Keeps abreast of current sport knowledge and coaching techniques in designated sports;
• Maintains current knowledge of the governing policies, rules, regulations, procedures and eligibility requirement of the District and appropriate sports athletic association;
• Establishes goals and objectives of the sport season in accordance with established District goals and objectives.

Conduct Meetings

• Conducts appropriate meetings with students to promote the sport, explain requirements, issue and retrieve necessary forms for insurance, eligibility, physical exams and parental permission, and to discuss athletic health care, development and training, care of injuries and sportsmanship and conduct.

Practice Sessions

• Plans and conducts regularly scheduled practice sessions during the sport season beginning of the first allowable turnout date, emphasizing fundamental skills, safety, team play and strategy and sport rules.

Scheduling and Facilities

• Collaborates with appropriate building personnel and in accordance with building athletic policy and codes to coordinate the scheduling of activities, use of facilities, eligibility lists, transportation of student-athletes and game management.

Safety and Records

• Maintains the safety and welfare of participants; maintains injury records and other athletic records as necessary.

Equipment Management

• Issues and retrieves athletic equipment; arranges for cleaning, repair, storage and inventory; holds athletes responsible for care and return of District-owned equipment.

Budget and Reporting

• Expends approved budget in conformance with District fiscal procedures; recommends budget needs; requisitions supplies and equipment within budget constraints.

Athletic Program Promotion

• Updates records of team and individual records and accomplishments; arrange for school athletic awards.

Professional Development

• Promotes the total sports program with student body, administration, teaching staff and the public; provides pertinent and timely game schedules and results to the news media.

Evaluation and Recommendations

• Evaluates the sports program and provides reports and recommendations to appropriate administration for management decision-making purposes.

Continuing Education

• Maintains current knowledge of WIAA and Metro rules, regulations and bylaws.

Committees and Meetings

• Attends meeting and clinics as required by the Athletic Department including attending the League preseason coaches meeting and annual WIAA sponsored rule clinics as they apply to the particular sport.

Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Education and Experience

Typical Qualifications: Must be a high school graduate or have completed a GED program. Minimum of one year of coaching in the designated sport; Successful completion of WIAA Coaches Requirements; must be at least 21 years of age.

Clearances and Certifications

Required: Valid State of Washington Driver's License; Valid Washington State Teacher's Certificate; Valid "hands-on" First Aid and CPR Certification; SPS Adult Sexual Misconduct Class; WIAA Rules Clinic; Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance.