GATEWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION: COACH

DEFINITION

Under direction, to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to a sports program. Head Varsity Coach is charged with administering all of the essential functions and related items in connection with the sport, including establishing the type of program, developing continuity and providing a philosophy for all levels of the sport. All other coaches in the sport are considered to be assistants, even though the titles may not be exactly that.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This position requires professional expertise in sport activities commonly associated with public schools. Directly related teaching and instruction experience is required to perform demonstration teaching and athletic skill development. The coach meets frequently with school administrators, other staff, and parents to communicate information, data, and alternative problem solutions.

This is a non-sedentary position classification that performs light to medium work that involves walking, running, and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perception of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational sport learning aids, materials, and objects, and providing oral information and direction.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and provides participation in the school site sports program.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates sports activities and training workouts, and instructs individuals concerning specific physical performance activities and procedures.
• Observes sport participants during practice and workout sessions to detect and correct errors in activity procedures and methods.
• Instructs, explains, and enforces health and safety rules and regulations.
• Develops and implements physical conditioning programs that allow athletes to achieve maximum performance.
• Reviews, audits, and monitors sport activity-related injuries.
• Assists in the selection of sport activity uniforms and related sport apparatus and equipment.
• Assesses the athletic team skills and abilities and the opponents’ capabilities to determine game strategies.
• Assists the A.D. in coordination of travel and equipment transporting to games and activities.
• Confers with, counsels, and advises A.D. concerning sports programs and activities.
• Coordinates opponent scouting activities.
• Makes recommendations to revise, update, and incorporate creative and innovative trends into the District sports programs.
• Responsible for the supervision of athletes during all activities, including travel time.
• Assists A.D. in scheduling all contests for all levels of the sport; and in arranging for transportation when needed.
• Distributes a written set of team rules prior to the beginning of the season to athletes and parents.