Head Girls Track Coach

Position Type:

Schedule B and Additional Duties/Coaching

Date Posted:

6/27/2024

Location:

Eisenhower High School

Date Available:

01/20/2025

Closing Date:

07/08/2024

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TITLE: High School Athletic Head Coach

PURPOSE: Provide for overall leadership and coordination of the program that provides students enriched learning. The student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of positive values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and life-long learning experiences. Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District shall fill the position of head coach with a person who:

• Holds a current Illinois teaching certificate and/or is certified by the IHSA or other sports certification as required

• Preferably a certified teacher

• An appropriate level of knowledge of the sport for high school coaching

• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is recommended

• All coaches must submit to a fingerprint criminal records check

• Obtain CPR/AED Certification and complete assigned District and IHSA trainings

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Athletic Director and Building Principal

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct a meeting with parents and players to discuss learning objectives, philosophy on acceptable player behavior, practice procedures, substance abuse policy, and other guidelines that relate to the program.

• Have a thorough knowledge of all District and State athletic policies and be responsible for their implementation and report all rule violations to the school AD.

• Understand and follow the proper administrative line of command.

• Conduct oneself as a positive role model including professional dress appropriate for practice and games.

• Consult with the athletic director and principal, or his designee, in matters of purchasing equipment, scheduling, and coaching assignments.

• Turn in team rosters as directed to the athletic director by the designated timeline.

• Assess player's skills and assign team positions.

• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize in season and out of season time to provide both individual and team development.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, teachers, athletic coordinator, media and director of athletics.

• Annually establish and meet performance goals in collaboration with athletic director.

• Attend conference meetings.

• Work to develop positive athlete-teacher relationship. Initiate in-season comprehensive plan to check grades and support student work in the classroom. Enforce and follow the school rules and grade eligibility and ensure that the district guidelines are followed.

• Work with counselors, students and parents on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for athletic participation in college and the recruiting process.

• Cooperate with the athletic director to verify that no participant is issued equipment or allowed to practice until his/her physical examination paperwork has been completed.

• Report injuries to the athletic trainer through personal communication, as well as completing and submitting incident reports to the athletic trainer and athletic office.

• Exercise great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature. In all cases, the coach should assure that the injured athlete receives competent medical care. Work with the trainer to have athletes cleared to return to play.

• Remain at practice or contest until all athletes have left the athletic area. Assign at least one coach to remain until all athletes have been picked up or safely left the premise.

Ensure that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used.

• Ensure a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying, and intimidating language and behaviors.

• Ride the team bus to and from practices or contest.

• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with student code of conduct and student handbook.

• Plan and execute special events such as awards banquet, other special recognition, etc. Keep accurate records of all athletic award winners. Keep an inventory of all awards and certificates on hand. Sign all certificates and prepare a list of award winners and their awards for use at the awards program.

• Promote and encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, and ethical standards of conduct both on and off the field. Devise a plan promoting character and leadership development within the program.

• Work with athletic director and principal in finding and hiring quality assistant coaches.

• Delegate specific duties, supervise implementation, and at season's end, analyze staff effectiveness and provide input on all assistants' evaluations.

• Establish a working relationship with the junior high and elementary coaches for the purpose of creating strong feeder programs for their sport.

• Collect all gear and uniforms and maintain an accurate inventory of all equipment.

• Continue professional growth by attending classes, clinics, workshops, and affiliations with professional organizations.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Evaluation:

This position is evaluated annually by the Principal with input from the Athletic Director using the categories listed in the job description.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Maintain positive attitude when dealing with people. Frequent district and some statewide travel is required. Work with frequent interruptions, frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Possible exposure to hot or cold weather conditions.

Schedule B assignments are appointed annually

Attachment(s):

• High School Athletic Head Coach BOE Approved 9 24 19.docx