H.S. Head Football Coach

POSITION:             Head Coach

REPORTS TO:         Building Principal, Building Athletic Director

SUPERVISES:         Assistant Coaches and all his/her athletic teams

BASIC FUNCTION:  To carry out the aims of the Athletic Program and Policies of Campus High School, USD #261

1. Year-Round Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of new knowledge and techniques by attendance at clinics and workshops as approved by District and reading in his/her field __ encourage his/her assistant coach to do the same.
• Have understanding knowledge of rules and regulations.
• Keep abreast of rules and rule changes of his/her sport.
• Implement proper procedures for out-of-season practices and camps, according to the KSHSAA and district policy.
• Perform other assigned tasks or duties as requested and needed.
• Attend all District Workshops.
• Follow all School District rules and regulations.

1. Seasonal Responsibilities
2. Before the Season:

• Notify students of important times for their activities (physicals, sign-up, check out, etc.)
• Arrange for the payment of all necessary fees and keep accurate records.
• Augment the accident reporting and insurance procedures.
• Provide accurate information needed to compile eligibility lists and other reports.
• Prepare and post an emergency phone list.
• Clarify to athletes the letter Award Policy.
• Arrange for a systematic issuance of school equipment and preparation of facilities.

2. During the Season Responsibilities:

• Implement "athletic policies" as outlined in the Handbook for coaches.
• Provide information for transportation, officials and game management.
• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities being used.
• Follow carefully the procedure of initiating purchase orders.
• Assume supervisory control over all phases of teams in his/her specific coaching program.
• Assume responsibility for the control of the students on the bus.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the idea of developing the athlete's greatest potential.
• Apply discipline in a firm, consistent and positive manner.
• Understand and enforce building regulations.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury procedures.
• Conduct him/her and his/her team in an ethical manner during practice and contests.
• Report a summary of all contests and provide any publicity information that would aid his/her program and his/her athletes.
• Instruct his/her players concerning rules and rule changes, new knowledge and innovative ideas and techniques.
• Assume total responsibility for all corrective discipline administered to the students participating in his/her coaching assignments.
• Assign responsibilities and duties to assistant coaches.
• File transportation requests at least 10 days prior to trip.
• Supervise entire practice and locker room prior to an after school practice. Secure building and turn off lights at the end of practice.

3. End of Season Responsibilities

• Arrange for the systematic return of all school equipment and hold the athlete responsible for all equipment not returned.
• Arrange for the issuance of letter and special awards earned after having the list of students receiving letters and awards approved as directed by the building principal and the awards director.
• Arrange for cleaning, sorting, and inventory of all equipment and be accountable for all missing equipment.
• Arrange for the care and maintenance of his/her facility by making recommendations concerning additions and improvements.
• Make recommendations concerning equipment needed to be purchased or repaired.
• Submit recommendations for next year's season or practice schedule.
• File end of season summary sheet in the Athletic office.

1. Evaluation:

To be evaluated by the Athletic Director in cooperation with building Principal.