Glen Ridge Public Schools – Job Description

 

Co-curricular/Athletics Administration

 

 

TITLE:           ATHLETIC COACH

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 1.         Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate

                                                            or eligibility*

2.                  Minimum experience as determined by the

board

3.                  Demonstrated knowledge of the sport, sports

training and conditioning, injury prevention

and management and the principles of human growth and development

4.                  Ability to maintain a positive learning

environment and high standards of conduct for athletes

5.                  Required criminal history background check

and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

 

                                    *Current employment by a board of education is required

                                      if coaching or instruction will take place during any part

                                      of the school day including recess.

 

REPORTS TO:          Athletic Director/School Principal

 

SUPERVISES:           All team members and Assistant Coaches

 

JOB GOAL:               To provide leadership in the development and improvement

                                    of the sport program by developing athletes’ knowledge,

                                    skills, sportsmanship, and motivation to excel.

 

PERFORMANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.              Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for success in

the sport involved.

 

2.              Assists the athletic director in making arrangements for ahtletic

competitions and related transportation.

 

3.              Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as

appropriate.

 

4.              Assumes responsibility for team members under his/her supervision;

promotes good sportmanship and enforces all rules and regulations.

 

5.              Assumes responsibility for the selection of team members and verifies

their eligibility according to established physical and academic

requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport; obtains written parent permission for students to participate and files team member records with the athletic director.

 

6.              Assists the athletic director in the preparation and administration of

the athletic  program budget; prepares a budget for the assigned sport.

 

7.              Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season and

attends all contests of the assigned sport.

 

8.              Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the

assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.

 

9.              Assumes responsibility for all team equipment during practice and

contests and assists in the distribution and collection of athletic gear.

 

10.          Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and

board policy and all NJSIAA rules and regulations governing sports.

 

11.          Performs other duties which may be within the scope of his/her

employment and certification as may be assigned.

 

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT:      Salary and work year to be determined by the board of

                                    education.

 

EVALUATION:         Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in

                                    accordance with state law and the provisions of the

                                    board’s policy on evaluation of coaching staff.

 

 

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