Qualifications:

• Must possess valid Pupil Activity Permit (including all needed certifications).
• Assume all additional duties assigned by administration

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops a well-organized program of interscholastic competition at all levels of the program.
• Selects and organizes a staff at all levels to achieve the highest degree of efficiency.
• Makes every effort to promote a feeling of good will and cooperation between and among other coaches and squad members.
• Ensures that all rules and regulations of the Ohio High School Athletic Association and Federal League are followed and enforced.
• Plans practices and game sessions so that one coach is present at all times. This includes supervision of the locker room until all athletes have departed.
• Accompanies and supervises the team in buses to and from all athletic events, unless other arrangements have been made. It is necessary to wait until all athletes have been picked up by their parent/guardian before leaving the building after all events.
• Maintains good public relations with the community, parents, administration, faculty, media, and squad members.
• Establishes and administers all team regulations during the season.
• Assumes responsibility for conduct of players and coaches.
• Promotes sportsmanship.
• Conforms to the school policies in the ordering and purchasing of equipment.
• Prepares assignments for all assistant coaches.
• Works with Athletic Director on recognition events.
• Appraises his/her coaching staff in cooperation with the Athletic Director.
• Works with the athletic trainer and team doctor of Lake as well as introducing themselves and an assistant coach to training staffs at away games to facilitate treatment of players and communication on injuries.
• Conforms to the policies of the Lake Athletic Department.
• Supports the Lake Athletic Booster Club.
• Attends all required Athletic Department meetings.
• Assumes the responsibility for the enforcement of team training regulations and the Lake Local School District “ATOD” policy for athletes.

PRE-SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES:

• require physical exams of all participants before tryouts are conducted.
• require all athletes to show evidence of having insurance coverage or a signed waiver before starting practice.
• supervise the issuance of equipment.
• complete and forward eligibility forms to the Athletic Director as directed by him.
• check all travel itineraries with the Athletic Director.
• see that all necessary forms are completed and sent to the designated person.
• arrange with the Athletic Director for all facility requests for the season and holidays
• (i.e., fields, gyms, rooms).
• review the season’s schedule with the Athletic Director.
• conducts informational meeting(s) with athletes’ parents.

IN-SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES:

• assume the responsibility for the maintenance and storage of equipment.
• submit publicity material to the local newspapers and work cooperatively with the media.
• submit program information to the Athletic Director.
• file student accident reports to the Athletic Director.
• submit squad roster information to the Athletic Director.
• scout other schools’ teams as necessary.
• submit weekly reports to the Athletic Office with regard to the development of the specific sport program.
• maintain intra-staff communication at all levels.

OFF-SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES:

• prepare presentations at awards banquet, Booster Club, and sport assemblies.
• complete a detailed inventory of supplies and equipment for entire program (7th through 12th grades).
• determine needs for the next season.
• prepare requisitions for the purchase of new equipment.
• complete all required forms to be filed with Athletic Director (records, evaluations, awards, etc.).
• attend clinics when possible.
• assist individual athletes in college choices as needed.
• assess, evaluate, and confer with returning athletes for developmental planning.
• organize and implement the off-season conditioning program with the coaching staff.
• prepare college information sheets on next year’s seniors.
• monitor grades/eligibility throughout the school year while promoting academics.

Qualifications:

• Must possess valid Pupil Activity Permit (including all needed certifications).
• Assume all additional duties assigned by administration.

Acts that are deemed as lude, sexual, or inappropriate will be viewed as unacceptable and may be considered as grounds for administrative action, dismissal, or termination of contract.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.