Hasbrouck Heights School District Hasbrouck Heights , NJ 07604
Posted 2 months ago
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities
Date Posted:
4/26/2024
Location:
High School
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QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Has the ability to help organizesports program.
2.Has previous coaching knowledgein assigned sport.
REPORTS TO: The Head or Assistant coach as well as the athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in
conjunction with the high school principals
JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training
necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same
time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially
acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of
accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills
through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.
GENERAL: 1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's
image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable
responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is
taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good
mental health.
2.The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury
factor and due process predicaments.
3.It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to
function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach
shall exercise common sense and good judgment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Plainwell Community
Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the
sports program.
2.Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and
interprets them for staff.
3.Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through
proper 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. Designs
conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.
5.Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according
to local clinic policy.
6.Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff
effectiveness 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 tournament
and special sport events.
scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
parental consent and eligibility.
Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and
safeguards for each participant.
considered a participant.
Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office
within 24 hours.
Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.
FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT:
Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and
current records concerning same.
Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.
Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition
equipment.
Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
Hasbrouck Heights School District