General Position Summary: Supervise program and coaches for all competition levels in assigned sport

YEAR-ROUND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulate objectives for the coming sport season.
• Mentor, develop and evaluate assistant coaches throughout the season.
• Have understanding and knowledge of rules and regulations as presented in the WIAA Handbook, League Handbook and Athletic/Activity Handbook.
• Assist Athletic Activity Director as needed.
• Conduct proper procedures for out-of-season practices and procedures, according to WIAA and Athletic Department regulations.
• Maintain membership in a professional organization such as the Coaches Association and/or Washington State Coaches Association.
• The coach must constantly uphold the honor and dignity of the profession. In all personal contact with the student athlete, officials, Athletic/Activity directors, school administrators, the WIAA, the media and the public, the coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct.

PRE-SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with Athletic Director to review procedures as outlined in the Athletic/Activity Handbook.
• Submit volunteer coach information to the Athletic Director 30 days prior to the season.
• Meet with assistants to prepare for the upcoming season.
• Review and revise program philosophy, materials, training, practice, etc.
• Head Coach will submit an eligibility roster to the Athletic Director.
• Verify inventory and arrange for a systemic issuance of school equipment/uniforms.
• Meet with athletes and parents at the scheduled pre-season meeting to issue and review Student Activities Handbook, policies, practices, philosophy and all paperwork.

IN-SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement procedures as outlined in the Athletic/Activity Handbook.
• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities being used.
• Follow carefully the procedure for initiating purchase orders – ASB and District purchase orders working with the Athletic Director for all purchases.
• Assume supervisory control over all phases of teams and Assistant Coaches in program.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with daily lesson plans that reflect instruction of teaching proper playing techniques.
• Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner as outlined in the Athletic/Activity Handbook and Student Handbook.
• See that the building regulations are understood and enforced.
• Emphasize safety precautions, be aware of current training and injury procedures and have a current First Aid Card/CPR card.
• Instruct players concerning rules and rule changes.
• Advise athletes at pre-season meetings as to possible injuries that can be incurred by participating in your sport.
• Develop a sport specific handout to be given to each athlete.
• Always conduct self and teams in a professional manner.
• Report a summary of all contests and provide any publicity information that will aid the program and Athletic/Activities it.

Submit classified application and resume to Niki Clifford, HR Coordinator, niki.clifford@whitesalmonschools.org