COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Job Description
Responsible to: Principal
Head Coach
Athletic Director
Qualifications:
- Meets coaching criteria as defined by TSSAA and/or other state interscholastic sport
governing association.
- Relevant coaching experience preferred
- Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
Essential Responsibilities:
- Follows all school rules and system policies
- Serves as head coach designee in absence of head coach
- Follows all rules and regulations regarding the sport as defined in the TSSAA
handbook
- Provides technical expertise in coaching the assigned athletic activity
- Maintains professionalism on and off the field
- Understands and follows the proper administrative line of command and refers all
requests or grievances through proper channels
- Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model
- Teaches student athletes the values of good citizenship, honesty, integrity,
self-discipline, courage, loyalty and sportsmanship
- Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs and services
- Assists Head Coach in working with the media to develop a positive relationship
- Assists Head Coach in working with the athletic director to evaluate program needs
- Assists Head Coach in making preparation for any athletic event in his/her respective
program
- Promotes the proper use and care of school property
- Regularly inspects playing surface for safety concerns
- Reviews procedures and schedules before the start of the season
- Attends all mandatory programs (e.g. TSSAA required meetings, first aid/CPR
training, etc.)
- Encourages student involvement in program activities. Helps parents and students
understand program objectives. Explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholastic
eligibility, parental permission, physical exams, training/performance schedules,
requirements for letters, optional insurance coverage, waiver forms, etc.)
- Assists Head Coach in organizing team tryouts. Maintains the integrity of the
selection process
- Assists Head Coach in organizing and carrying out a practice schedule
- Assists Head Coach in development of off-season activities (e.g., summer trainings,
clinics, etc.)
- Teaches precautions and procedures to help students prevent injuries. Ensures that
medical authorization forms are on file and readily available. Promptly
documents all injuries that require attention
- Participates in student recognition programs
- Rides on bus with players, when applicable, to and from games, contests and camps
- Helps with supervision responsibilities related to the preparation of athletic fields,
and practice areas
- Assists Head Coach in assigning and keeping track of athletic equipment issued to
students and staff, and helps to maintain inventory of all new and used equipment
- Ensures that students keep locker rooms and practice areas orderly
- Helps arrange transportation and lodging for sanctioned activities
- Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned duties
- Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students
unsupervised
- Works closely with the athletic boosters association
- Establishes a working relationship with system schools and coaches at all levels
General Requirements:
- Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance
with School Board priorities
- Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest
standards of public education and in support of the District’s Vision/Mission
Statements
- Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of
confidential student and staff information
4. Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned
BOE Revisions Approved 2/8/10