Reports to:                 Athletic Director

Supervises:                All aspects of the sport in which the coach works including but not                                      limited to athletes, student staff, and assistant coaches.

Basic Function:         To carry out the goals and objectives of the Edgewood High School Athletic Department, Edgewood High School, Richland-Bean Blossom Schools, and the IHSAA.

General Responsibilities

Have a thorough understanding of the policies, rules, regulations and philosophies of the administration, athletic department, school corporation, IHSAA, and the National Federation. Support and enforce said policies, rules, regulations and philosophies in spirit as well as practice. Constructively work toward positive changes in those rules and policies which would be in the best interest of our student athletes.

Be aware of and attend meetings appropriate to the sport and job responsibilities. These meetings include but are not limited to rule interpretation meetings, athletic department meetings, awards banquets and programs, scholar athlete presentations, workshops and clinics, select school board meetings, meetings of feeder programs, etc.

Understand the administrative chain of command and work through the proper channels when making requests or voicing concerns or grievances.

Work to stay abreast of new innovations in the sport. Maintain a sound philosophy and practical approach to working with student athletes. Constantly seek to improve as a coach. Provide motivation to other coaches within the staff.

Organize practice sessions and teach rules, techniques, and fundamentals of the sport. Use time, equipment and personnel wisely.

Provide appropriate supervision at all times.

Provide guidance to student staff members. Define responsibilities to all student staff and supervise their participation.

Take an active role in providing leadership to students in areas of conduct and values. Teach and demonstrate high moral conduct, respect for the individual and the use of proper language. Work with the Athletic Director in the discipline of individuals who breach the standards that are set.

Be a motivator. Balance positive encouragement with constructive criticism. Demonstrate a mature enthusiasm.

Encourage athletes to participate in other sports and extra-curricular activities. Demonstrate your support of these pursuits by your attendance at these functions.

Conduct a pre-season meeting with team members to review the Athletic Department policies and training rules.

Provide constant attention to the students academic progress and conduct.

Determine team discipline, delineate procedures concerning due process when enforcement of discipline is necessary and communicate with parents when disciplinary action is taken.

Assist student athletes in post high school educational selections.

Establish the lettering policy and identify all award winners to the Athletic Director in a timely fashion.

Prepare and submit student nominations for appropriate honors, awards and scholarships.

Staff Responsibilities

Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Design conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.

Train and inform staff of all pertinent rules, regulations and policies appropriate to the sport.

Encourage professional growth on the part of the staff.

Delegate specific duties and supervise their implementation.

Analyze staff effectiveness and evaluate all assistant coaches.

Maintain discipline; adjust grievances and work to increase morale and cooperation amongst staff members.

Evaluate, when applicable, other staff members working with the particular athletic program.

Encourage support of the entire school program, including other athletic teams, other extra-curricular pursuits, and above all, the academic program and vision of the school.

Establish and maintain effective communication with assistant coaches throughout the entire year.

Administrative Duties

Assist Athletic Director with checking eligibility of athletes.

Assist Athletic Director with the development of the schedule.

Assist the Athletic Director in the necessary preparation to conduct practices, competitions and special events (IE: conference or IHSAA tournaments).

Coordinate program with other programs, maintenance staff, custodial staff and others appropriate to the sport.

Work with the Athletic Director and all others appropriate to the sport in scheduling facilities.

Assist in the process of administering athletic physical examinations given at the school.

Provide documentation to fulfill requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.

Complete in a timely and accurate manner all paperwork required by the IHSAA.

Forbid participation to anyone without a completed current physical and parental consent form.

Maintain accurate records and results of all athletic contests and submit those records to the athletic department during the course of the season (IE: Gold Card reports, statistics, announcements, etc.)

Participate in the selection of assistant coaches.

Assist the Athletic Director in the evaluation and scheduling of officials.

Assist the Athletic Director in the securing of individuals to assist with game administration (IE: announcers, score keepers, statisticians, etc.).

Assist the Athletic Director in scheduling transportation and advise on travel arrangements.

Develop an emergency plan for your sport and conduct a yearly risk management audit of facilities and equipment.

Work with other staff members and coaches outside your sport in resolving conflicts with other school activities.

Maintain current and accurate rosters, including student staff members at all times throughout the season.

Advise the Athletic Director and recommend policy, methodology or procedural changes when appropriate.

Provide practice and competition schedules for parents and players. Make every effort to adhere to stated schedules.

Provide the Athletic Director with all written communications sent to athletes and parents.

Provide the Athletic Director and Counselors with information about program to distribute to interested incoming students and parents.

Complete all paperwork on disabling injuries and submit to Athletic Director in a timely manner.

Financial and Equipment Responsibilities

Participate in the budgeting function with the Athletic Director by establishing priorities for the next season.

Be accountable for all equipment and collect the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arrange for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submit annual inventory and current records concerning equipment.

Select items appropriate for practice packages and collect the entire cost of such packages for deposit with the school treasurer.

Properly mark and identify all equipment before issuing or storing.

Monitor equipment rooms and coaches offices, authorize who may enter, issue or requisition equipment.

Permit athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at appropriate times.

Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.

Be responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment and facilities.

Provide proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment and facilities.

Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving a facility if custodians are not on duty.

Instill in each member of team respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

Student Responsibilities

Submit recommendations for awards to be presented and participate in conducting athletic recognition programs.

Expect teams to behave in a manner that represents the school and community in the best light.

Select team members through performance criteria.

Attend to the prevention and care of all athletic injuries. Work closely with the Athletic Trainer in the monitoring of injuries and their status.

Public Relations

Provide information to the news media while working through the Athletic Director. Communicate with athletes and their parents. Keep appropriate information confidential.

Cooperate with other members of the athletic staff in maintaining a harmonious working atmosphere. Endeavor to be flexible and display loyalty to the entire school athletic program.

Maintain a realistic level of expectation from players, staff, administration and school

Provide results of all contests and submit those to the appropriate news agencies in a timely fashion.

Assume a proactive stance in engaging parents to participate in positive roles within your organization.

Show your support and work with sponsors and members of support groups, parent groups and the Mustang Booster Club.

Submit all requested materials for the Mustang Sports Magazine in a timely fashion.

Maintain updated personal records, biographical information and photographs in the Athletic Department office.

Explore ways to increase attendance at home and away events.

Assist Athletic Director in the preparation of contest programs for home events.

Seek ways to speak to community groups about the program.

Establish good relations with all feeder programs such as the junior high, Richland-Bean Blossom Youth Sports and other community recreational groups.

Program Development

Display leadership for the entire program within the community. Offer your services to these groups when appropriate.

Establish a fundamental philosophy; identify skills and techniques to be taught, design conferences and clinics to assist coaches in the feeder programs.

Assist athletes to find appropriate instruction and/or competition opportunities in the off season.

Terms of Employment

Length of position will be determined by IHSAA authorized contest and practice seasons and scheduling by the Athletic Director.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Principal and Athletic Director in accordance with established job goal and performance responsibilities.