Head Powerlifting Coach

Payroll/Personnel Type: Head Coach. Job #: xxx. Supervisor: Director of Athletics. Union Eligibility: Non‑Union. Starting Salary/Stipend: Stipend.

Job Goal

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self‑discipline, self‑confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

General Overview

The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. Public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. The position includes unusual aspects such as extended time, risk of injury, and due‑process predicaments. In cases not specifically covered, the coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements them consistently and interprets them for staff.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Is aware of all public, staff, and departmental meetings that require attendance.

Staff Responsibilities

• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff.
• Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Trains and informs staff, encouraging professional growth by attending clinics according to local policy.
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at season's end analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
• Maintains discipline, resolves grievances, and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Performs other duties assigned by the athletic director or principal.

Administrative Duties

• Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation, and meeting requirements for tournaments and special sport events.
• Prepares for scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to facility times.
• Coordinates the program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Ensures proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method, or procedural changes.

Student Responsibilities

• Serves as a mentor to each athlete, promoting character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Monitors student‑athlete grades and conduct, providing assistance, guidance, and safeguards at practices, games, and while traveling.
• Provides training rules and sport‑specific regulations to each participant.
• Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies; completes paperwork on disabling athletic injuries and submits to the athletic office within 24 hours.
• Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Determines discipline, outlines due‑process procedures, and contacts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
• Assists athletes in college or advanced‑educational selection.

Qualifications

• Certified Teacher and/or ASEP Certification.
• CPR/AED Certification.
• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport (major sports).