POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Head Coach

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

SALARY: This positon is stipend based and is reflected in the Certified Negotiated Agreement Co-Curricular Stipends, Appendix A-2

REPORTS TO:  Activities Director

SUPERVISES:  Assistant Coaches

SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Activities Director the Head Coach will help participating students achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. To oversee the perspective program in observance of all MSHA and school policies and regulations in the best interest of all student participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Montana Teacher Certification preferred
• Meets MHSA Criteria
• Previous head coaching experience in specific coaching field preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Secures facilities through the athletic office to ensure safe practice/competition environment for students.
• Plans and communicates to assistant coaches practice sessions and competition strategies which ensure the health and physical well-being of student participants.
• Develops, communicates and maintains a regular schedule of in-season practices.
• Maintains current equipment/uniform inventory and annually recommends purchase of such to the Activities Director.
• Manages all fund raisers, deposits, distribution of funds related to sport specific student activity accounts in association with Activities Director.
• Provides for the orderly distribution and collection of uniforms and equipment.
• Assures that all student participants are in compliance with MHSA requirements including current athletic physical, Code of Conduct, fees paid, and is academically eligible, prior to practice, tryout, and competition.
• Models and instills the values of sportsmanship and fair play to all participants, and enforces consequences for breach of such standards.
• Monitors proper supervision of student athletes at practices, games, in locker rooms, and on school provided transportation.
• Assists in the selection and evaluation of assistant coaches.
• Conducts a mandatory preseason parent meeting.
• Maintains individual and team records and statistics.
• Assists in planning and implements a seasonal awards recognition program through the Activities Director.
• Engages in personal professional development activities.
• Implements programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals and proper conditioning for all levels of the program.
• Attend at least one professional development workshop and Booster Club meeting
• Provide and annually update program goals and expectations
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of MHSA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of related sports field
• Knowledge of Title X requirements for equal opportunity for students participation in activities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong public service orientation to work well with faculty, staff, students, and the community.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Skill in budget preparation.
• Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay abreast of current and developing trends (video, voice, data, and computing technologies).
• Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change.

Only minimum duties are listed.  Other functions may be required as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or up to adult size body weight with two-to-three person lift).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Position is contracted as determined by the school district.
2. Reviewed annually by Activities Director
3. Salary will be set by the Board of Trustees.

I have read, understand, and will adhere to these responsibilities.

Employee Signature _________________________________________  Date:  _____________________