Job Description
Position / Title: Head Varsity Coach
Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: High School Athletic Department
Calendar Days: Per IHSA Calendar Reports To: Athletic Director/High School Principal
JD Revision Date: 06/06/2024 Supervises: All Assistant Coaches and all players in program
Function / Position Summary To provide knowledge, motivation and leadership in an interscholastic sport in which the student can excel to their full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to their total education including their physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development. Maintain academic eligibility as the priority.
The head coach is expected to provide the necessary leadership and to plan, organize, and be responsible for a comprehensive interscholastic program, and to carry out the objectives of the total school athletic program.
Job Duties / Responsibilities - The Head Varsity Coach is responsible for all levels of the program.
- Direct and leads a coaching staff- Monitor assignments and duties of assistant and lower level coaches and annually evaluate all coaches.
- Design and implement an organizational structure that reports to the Athletic Director.
- Assist the Athletic Director in selecting athletic staff and volunteers. .
- Work with the athletic secretary to verify that all participants have fully registered and are eligible.
- Assist the Athletic Director/Assistant Athletic Director(s) in developing game schedules, practice schedules, facilities use, transportation needs, and the program budget.
- Communicates and plans practice sessions and competition strategies which ensure the health and physical well-being of the student participants.
- Coordinate pre-season parent meetings for all levels of sport to review scholastic eligibility requirements, athletic code of conduct, team rules, injury prevention, and inherent risks of the sport.
- Work effectively with the athletic office to manage and coordinate practice and competition schedules throughout the off-season, summer, and in-season periods.
- Responsible for submissions of requests to purchase equipment, supplies and uniforms as needed, to the Athletic Director.
- Assume and maintain responsibility for inventory, selection and care of equipment.
- Maintain effective communication and cooperative working relationships with athletes, school administration, staff, students, parents and the community.
- Maintain good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, local youth programs, etc.
- Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
- Models and instills the values of sportsmanship and fair play to all participants
- Monitor students' athletic and academic eligibility. Inform parents and student/athletes regarding NCAA clearinghouse registration deadlines and academic requirements, etc.
- Encourage athletes to sign-up for Honest Game (or similar NCAA tracking system) and work with them to prepare for college.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Plan, organize, and implement safe and effective daily practices and other planned events.
- Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the U-46 Athletic Code of Conduct and U-46 Student Code of Conduct.
- Build and sustain a competitive program that is widely supported and respected by the high school staff and community at large.
- Collaborate with the Athletic Director for all fundraising activities and maintain accurate records of monies collected and deposited in compliance with District policy and procedures.
- Provide game results to the media; keep season and game-by-game statistics and records; provide statistical reports to the Athletic Director as needed and/or requested.
- Facilitate the long-term success and viability of the program by establishing positive relationships with local athletics organizations and K-8 sports programs.
- Attendance at Freshman Orientation, incoming 8th Grade Night, and other related activity as applicable.
- Submit a written annual end of season program evaluation with recommendations for improvements to the Athletic Director.
- Engages in personal professional development activities.
- Other duties/events as assigned by the Athletic Director.
Education - Proper certification with American Sport Education Program and/or Valid Illinois Teaching certificate.
- Pass IHSA required tests and view videos.
- Required - Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Experience / Knowledge - Head Varsity Coaching experience or professional coaching/player level equivalent preferred.
- Ability to handle and react professionally to stressful situations.
- Demonstrated positive conduct and adherence to disciplinary guidelines in previous coaching positions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.
- Requires a proven verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on good sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes, and character.
Physical Demands - This work involves standing for long periods of time and may involve walking or standing for extended periods of time.
- Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, manual dexterity to operate sports related equipment, and handles and works with various materials/objects.
- Able to work in a wide variety of temperatures and weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors; including extreme high temperature conditions outdoors.
- Able to lift equipment up to 50 pounds
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Terms of Employment - Terms of employment are determined by IHSA approved athletic calendar and school district policy.
- Sport Season-Per IHSA Calendar
- Student opportunities will either remain the same, not be offered, or require modification to adjust to environmental restrictions. Positions and stipends will also be adjusted to reflect these changes.
- For ETA coaches: If satisfactory status is maintained, the position can be renewed without reapplying.
- For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is a one-year position. Must reapply each year.
Appendix F Stipend Position
Job Tags
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