REPORTS TO:                                     HS Head Coach, Director of District MSHSAA Activities, and Building Administrator

CLASSIFICATION:                              Certified or Classified dependent upon qualifications of the person holding this position

FLSA STATUS:                                    Exempt or Non-Exempt dependent upon qualifications of the person holding this position

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:              Salary and work year as reviewed and established annually by the Board of Education

EVALUATION:                                      Performance of this position will be evaluated regularly in accordance with the Board’s policy on the evaluation of coaching staff.

JOB SUMMARY

To carry out the Philosophy of the Athletic Program and the Athletic Commitment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

NOTE:  Reasonable accommodations will be made, if necessary, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Learns and adheres to the coaching philosophy and program of the high school head coach.
2. Assists in explaining and distributing literature to all athletes concerning the Athletic Commitment and the protecting of student eligibility.
3. Teaches athletes the fundamental skills, theory, and strategy of the sport.
4. Teaches the athletes the value of good conduct, sportsmanship, and good citizenship.
5. Provides supervision of athletes at all times and applies discipline in a firm productive manner.
6. Teaches and emphasizes safe procedures to the athletes.
7. Assists the high school head coach with out-of-season training as needed.
8. Attends the athletic awards program.

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

1. Assists in the responsibility for care of equipment and facilities being used.
2. Assists in the issuance, return, and maintenance of equipment.
3. Assists in ensuring that all equipment is cleaned, repaired, and stored properly at the ends of the season.
4. Makes recommendations to the high school head coach concerning needed equipment or repairs to facilities.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

1. Enforces all building and district regulations and policies.
2. Has knowledge and keeps current on rules and regulations regarding your sport and in accordance with MSHSAA.
3. Keeps abreast of new knowledge and innovative ideas and techniques by attending clinics, workshops, or other methods.
4. Assists high school head coach in registering and maintaining records on all athletes.
5. Assures possession of a copy of each student’s current physical before allowing the student to participate.
6. Assists the high school head coach in assuring that a copy of the student’s commitment form is on file in the athletic office before allowing the student to compete.
7. Assists in providing information on game times, bus schedules, and practice times to parents and athletes.
8. Conducts self as a personal example of positive demeanor for the athletes and represents the school in a favorable manner.
9. Works cooperatively with the high school head coach on all endeavors related to assigned sport.
10. Performs scouting duties for the varsity team per the high school head coach’s request.