MAJOR FUNCTION

 Under the supervision of the school Principal, the 9-12 athletic coach is responsible for the training, instruction, supervision, and guidance for students on the assigned school teams.

 MAJOR TASKS

1. Instructs students in the basics, skills, strategies, and rules of the assigned sport.
2. Instructs students in the elements of good sportsmanship and requires student participation within the scope of good sportsmanship.
3. Provides student supervision and safety during all practices, athletic contests, and trips.
4. Maintains the inventory and care of school equipment provided for the assigned sport.
5. Communicates with the Athletic Director in the scheduling of contests, facilities, and officials.
6. Provides for the enforcement of school and district rules at practice sessions and athletic contests including the Athletic Handbook.
7. Provides as required evidence of minimum student contact hours have been met.
8. Performs other tasks as assigned within the scope of an athletic coach.
9. Classification for each sport is determined by responsibility factor and minimum student contact hours:

VARSITY HEAD COACH: Class 5 - Minimum Student Contact Hours Outside Class: 300; Class 4 - Minimum Student Contact Hours Outside Class:  200.

Responsible for the design of the overall athletic team strategy and coaching for all 9-12 teams of the same sport.

Responsible for the instruction by the assistant coaches.

JUNIOR VARSITY HEAD COACH:  Class 4 - Minimum Student Contact Hours Outside Class:  200.

In consultation with the Varsity Head Coach, is responsible for the strategy and coaching used by the team.

ASSISTANT COACH OR FRESHMAN COACH:  Class 4 - Minimum Student Contact Hours Outside Class:  200.

Works under the leadership of the Varsity Head Coach to implement team strategies and skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be a certificated employee of the Hilmar Unified School District unless specifically approved by the Board of Trustees.
2. Must meet the training and education requirements to be certificated as an athletic coach.
3. Must be the type of individual who is able to serve as a positive role model for student athletes.
4. Must demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of the sport for which he/she is assigned to coach.