REQUIREMENTS           

Education:                           BA/BS Education (preferred)

Experience Desired:           Coaching and teaching experience desired.

Physical:                               Hand-eye/ mind-eye coordination, physical dexterity.

Other:                                   Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries college theory course in sport coaching. High school/college participation preferred.  Teaching assignment in building preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

1. Assumes responsibility for the entire program which includes: coaching the varsity squad and supervising assistant coaches 9-12; giving guidance to middle school coaches and programs feeding into respective high schools and implements district athletic department policies.
2. Assists in the selection and evaluation of assistant coaches.
3. Works with the athletic director in:
1. formulation of game schedules
2. selection of contest officials
3. arrangements for out-of-town trips
4. arrangements for physical examinations
5. preparation of athletic permission slips and eligibility lists
6. preparation of budgets, equipment and supply requisitions
7. solicitation of athletic insurance
8. scouting arrangements
9. planning of new facilities and/ or modification of existing facilities
4. Works with building athletic director to correlate the practice schedules of the various levels such as 9th, JV and Varsity.
5. Supervises dressing rooms and playing area during and following periods of team participation
6. Remains with students and supervises when traveling to away games.
7. Cares for athletes and injured athletes.
8. Cares for and maintains equipment and annual inventories.
9. Prepares award lists and collects athletic fees.
10. Works closely with newspapers, radio, and television personnel to encourage favorable public interest in the program specifically and the athletic program generally.
11. Attends community meetings and accepts any other speaking engagements possible.
12. Attends all conference meetings or any other meeting where the program is involved. Operates within the policies of the Big 8 Conference and SDHSAA
13. Encourages sale of season tickets and students activity tickets.
14. Works closely with custodians in control at facilities.
15. Keeps informed on current trends in your sport and attends and participates in clinics in your sport.
16. Maintains active membership in related professional organization.
17. Prepares list when teams are taken out of school to participate in athletic contest.
18. Maintains a staff relationship with other coaches.
19. Performs other duties as assigned by the Activities Director.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work inside in controlled environment.

A post-offer criminal background check is required.

DISCLAIMER:      The preceding description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required.  These may be changed, added or deleted at any time with or without notice.  Personnel may be required to perform duties outside the scope of their normal responsibilities if needed.  The West Central School District reserves the right to revise this description at any time.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.