JV Girls Basketball Coach

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut coaching certification or temporary emergency coaching permit.
• Updated first aid/CPR training approved by Connecticut State Department of Education.
• Knowledge and background in the assigned sport.

Primary Function

To carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities.
• Accountable for and assists the head coach in the issuing, collection, and storage of all equipment.
• Responsible for knowing the existing state and league regulations and abiding by them.
• Responsible for scheduling contests and practices.
• Responsible for ensuring proper safeguards for maintaining and protecting assigned equipment sites.
• Responsible for preparing for scheduled sport events and practices and adhering to scheduled facility times.
• Responsible for making recommendations to the head coach for awards.
• Responsible for recommending budgetary items for next year in his/her area of the program.
• Responsible for assisting 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.
• Responsible for having thorough knowledge and implementing the policies and procedures in the student-athlete handbook.
• Responsible for securing, maintaining cleanliness, and monitoring athletes in all athletic work areas.
• Responsible for understanding the proper administrative line of command and referring all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Responsible for not criticizing, admonishing, or arguing 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 giving appropriate attention to athletes who are injured, ill, or otherwise incapacitated.
• Responsible for attending all staff meetings and carrying out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
• Responsible for instilling in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care, and use.
• Responsible for assisting the head coach in maintaining necessary paperwork, i.e., attendance records, inventory of uniforms and equipment, parent permission forms, etc.