Boys Soccer-Head Coach Code 23

Head Varsity Coach

Purpose: Supervise sport functions in grades 7 through 12, and work closely with other staff and the administration of the District.

Responsible to: Athletic Director and Principal

Payment rate: According to negotiated agreement

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university or meet Rule 10 requirements.
• Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate on file in the Central Office or meet Rule 10 requirements.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).
• At least three years of coaching experience at the secondary level.

• Ability to obtain and maintain current first aid, CPR and AED certifications.
• Ability to provide supervision and quality instruction to staff and participants.
• Instructional.
• Non-instructional.
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations:
  Establish fair rules, communicate rules, enforce rules.
• Ability to remind athletes of the inherent dangers of the sport.
• Ability to match competitors.
• Skill.
• Experience.
• Maturity.
• Height/weight.
• Age.
• Gender.
• Ability to develop and implement a safe environment to the extent possible.
• Equipment.
• Condition of facility.
• Ability to provide a plan for handling injuries:
  Foreseen, Unforeseen.
• Ability to be a role model of character, conduct, and good sportsmanship.

• Ability to work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work at various and numerous hours.

• Be familiar with school district, department, and K.S.H.S.A.A. rules of eligibility. Attend state-sponsored rules meeting; pass state rules tests and enforce such rules.
• Be responsible for submitting team rosters and requiring all athletes to have a physical examination and are scholastically eligible before participation is allowed. Responsible for requiring signatures to be received before participation is allowed.
• Be responsible for having lettering requirements on file in the Athletic Office.
• Hold preseason staff meetings with staff, and determine roles of assistant coaches are well defined and understood.
• Implement both in-season and off-season conditioning and weight programs.
• Be responsible for supervision of athletic facilities used and securing such areas.
• Organize teaching situations so teaching is being done at practice, pre-contest, half time, and post-contest time frames.
• Implement a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and complete all paperwork as it relates to athletic injuries.
• Attend and be prompt to all practices and meetings.
• Ride team bus to and from each contest with athletes.
• Demonstrate on a daily basis effective reinforcement, whole-part-whole teaching, mental toughness development, drill work, myth building, and situational coaching during each practice session.
• Maintain records on equipment and clothing checked in and out; turn in debt list and assist in getting debt list items returned.
• Attend junior high-level practices and contests. Evaluate assigned staff members and make recommendations for improvement of staff performance.
• Be responsible for making recommendations on facilities and equipment needs, and responsible for operating within the established budget.
• Secure and inventory equipment at the completion of the season; such equipment inventory is on file in the Athletic Office.
• Motivate and direct athletes by being positive in all situations.
• Convey equipment and supply needs to Athletic Director according to current budget.
• Be responsible for making recommendations to K.S.H.S.A.A. in regard to state contest officials.
• Demonstrate support for the entire athletic program as well as the programs established by Turner Recreation Commission.
• Attend the Booster Club-sponsored sports banquet/reception.
• Be responsible for keeping and annually updating team and individual records. Submit needed public relation information to the Sports Information Director.
• Fulfill post-season obligations: list of letter winners, evaluation process, debt list, VHS tapes, books, blood kits, records (team and individual accomplishments), keys,…