Job Summary:
The position is responsible for instructing athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. 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. In teaching athletes on a team, this person shall help students/athletes learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.
Essential Duties:
1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the 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:
1. 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.
2. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.
3. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
4. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
5. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.
Required Qualifications
Experience as a successful wrestling coach or assistant coach at the high school or college level preferred. Must possess a substantial knowledge of the rules, regulations, and technical aspects of the sport and must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
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