BCHS Track and Field Head Coach

Position Type:Athletics/Activities/CoachingDate Posted:7/30/2024Location:Brown County High SchoolDate Available:TBDClosing Date:TBDQUALIFICATIONS:1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sportand, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent tothe field.4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes throughhis/her instructions and actions.REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation inconjunction with the high school principalsSUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff ofhigh school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with theathletic director and respective principal.JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical trainingnecessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the sametime, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to sociallyacceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride ofaccomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skillsthrough coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.GENERAL: 1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community'simage of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerableresponsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance istaxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and goodmental health.2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injuryfactor and due process predicaments.3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance tofunction. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coachshall exercise common sense and good judgment.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Brown CountySchools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of thesports program.2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently andinterprets them for staff.3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances throughproper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:4. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designsconferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.5. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance accordingto local clinic policy.6. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staffeffectiveness and evaluates all assistants.7. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.8. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:9. Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournamentand special sport events.10. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres toscheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.11. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations,parental consent and eligibility.12. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.13. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:14. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletesthe character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.15. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance andsafeguards for each participant.16. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who isconsidered a participant.17. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.18. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic officewithin 24 hours.19. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.