Class Title:
Varsity Head Coach
Basic Function:
The Varsity Head coach supervises the specific sport’s entire program, including Junior Varsity. All aspects of the program are to be conducted according to the principles of the CIF-James Logan High School Code of conduct for Inter-scholastic coaches regarding trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship.
Responsibilities
- Personnel – Adult: Oversight of all paid and volunteer coaches to ensure adherence with Code of conduct for Interscholastic Coaches; participate in hiring and evaluation of coaches in coordination with Athletic director and site administration
- Personnel – Student: Select players through fair tryout system, manage team preparation according to sport, its rules and capabilities of the athletes; work with the Athletic Director and relevant school personnel to monitor student grades and attendance to ensure continued eligibility
- Scheduling: Responsible for practice and competition scheduling in coordination with Athletic Director; games and practices schedule at least 5 days per week- head coach on-time attendance is expected at all practices and competitions.
- Fiscal: All fundraising is to be coordinated with the Athletic Director and all deposits and expenditures must be made through either the Athletic Booster organization or Associated Student Body accounts.
- Meeting & Rules: All head coaches must attend pre-and post-season league meetings. Must have working knowledge of CIF/NCS/BSAL/NFHS and James Logan High School rules that are relevant to their sport.
- Communication – coaches are expected to respond to email and phone communication in a timely and professional fashion
Licenses and Other Requirements
- Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid, CPR, AED (Automated External Defibrillators), Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Concussion certificates (current through end of season)
- Must show proof of passing ASEP/NFHS Fundamentals of coaching Principles course
- Current (through end of season) Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate or Certificate of Clearance (DOJ/FBI Clearance)
Demonstrated Knowledge and Abilities
- Techniques used in guiding, motivating and supervising students
- Skills utilized to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults
- District and school rules and regulations.
Ability To:
- Supervise an assigned campus area
- Speak clearly, provide information in an understandable manner and give directions to others
- Establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, students, and parents
- Assure student compliance with the policies and procedures of the school and District
- Observe situations and accurately determine an effective course of action
Working Conditions
- Inside and outdoor environment
- Driving a vehicle to conduct practice
