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South Spencer High School Varsity Boys Tennis Coach QUALIFICATIONS Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports) Has substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions. REPORTS TO The athletic director provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals. SUPERVISES In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal. JOB GOAL To instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for individual and team success, while modeling socially acceptable character development, selfdiscipline, confidence, and pride of accomplishment. The coach must continually upgrade knowledge and skills through clinics, observations, consultation, etc. GENERAL The success of athletic programs strongly influences the community''s image. Public exposure and community/parent pressure for winning performance are considerable, but must not override goods of sportsmanship and mental health. The position includes unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor, and due process predicaments. Explicit intent is to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, the coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment. STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff; designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program. Trains and informs staff, encouraging professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at season''s end analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events. Assists in necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times; coordinates program with maintenance and school employees. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as a mentor to each athlete, promoting the development and demonstration of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Gives constant attention to a student athlete''s grades and conduct. By presence at all practices, games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete considered a participant. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians. Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when enforcement of discipline is necessary and contacts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection. FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director, establishing requirements for the next season; recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color, or technical specifications; responsible for operating within budget appropriations. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing. Monitors equipment rooms and coaches'' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition equipment. Permits athletes to be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking general cleanliness of the facility; responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment. Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty. Instills in each player respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use. PUBLIC RELATIONS Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings. Promotes the sport within the school by recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program, and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or any other feasible manner. Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans. Provides information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results. #J-18808-Ljbffr