Coach, Track

CLASS TITLE: COACH Class Code: _________

BASIC FUNCTION:

Coach students in various school interscholastic programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Promote programs in the schools and community.
• Plan the assigned program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations.
• Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences with small groups of student athletes/participants.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of the students.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various programs.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist coaches in one or more programs
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma or GED, certificate, a minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university and one year of experience coaching in a school athletic program.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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