Freshman Boys Soccer Coach

Primary Functions

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success while at the same time helping the athlete to achieve an increased level of self-esteem, an appreciation for the values of sportsmanship and discipline.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Affirm the head coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities.
• Assists the head coach in the issuing, collection, and storage of all equipment.
• Responsible for knowing the existing state and league regulations and at all times abides by them.
• Aid the head coach and athletic director in scheduling contests and practices.
• Maintains proper safeguards for maintaining and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Prepares for scheduled sport events and practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.
• Makes recommendations to the head coach for awards.
• Recommends to the head coach budgetary items for next year in his/her area of the program.
• Affords assistance to the head coach in explaining the team's training rules, "Code of Conduct", as stated in the student-athlete handbook, CIAC eligibility rules, and procedures for participation in athletics to all members of the team.
• Ensures thorough knowledge and implementation of the policies and procedures in the student-athlete handbook.
• Maintains cleanliness and monitors athletes in all athletic work areas.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Never criticizes, admonishes or argues with the head coach or any staff member in the presence of players or parents.
• Responsible for the actions and conduct of the athletes whenever they are under his/her jurisdiction.
• Responsible for the general health and welfare of students in his/her sport and gives appropriate attention to athletes who are injured, ill or otherwise incapacitated.
• Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and use.
• Affords assistance to the head coach in maintaining necessary paperwork, i.e. attendance records, inventory of uniforms and equipment, parent permission forms, etc.

Qualifications

• Completion of Module 15 – Concussion Management
• Valid Connecticut coaching certification
• Completion of first aid/CPR training approved by Connecticut State Department of Education

Reports To

The athletic director, who provides a final evaluation to the principal.