GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL- HEAD COACH

Athletic Coach

Reports to: The Athletic Director and Principal, who provides overall objectives and final

evaluations.

Supervises: In several instances, the coach most advise, coordinate, and support a staff

of assistant coaches and players.

Qualifications:

• Has ability to organize and supervise a total flag football program
• Has previous successful coaching and or playing flag football or football (preferred)
• Has previous successful coaching experience (preferred)
• Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of flag football and, at the

same time, must continue to examine new theories and practices.

• Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her

instruction and actions.

• Must have an understanding for all Rowan-Salisbury Schools and NCHSAA rules

and guidelines.

• Must complete all requirements for coaching eligibility to be in compliance with

Rowan-Salisbury Schools and the NCHSAA.

GENERAL:

• The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community''s image

of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and

community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not

override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.

• The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury factor

and due process predicaments.

• It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function.

In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise

common sense and good judgment. The position is evaluated yearly and upon

recommendation, will be renewed for the upcoming school year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Rowan

Salisbury Schools Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by

the team's staff of the sports program.

• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same

consistently and interprets them for staff. 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:

• Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by

assistants. Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff

awareness of overall program.

• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic

attendance.

• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season''s end,

analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.

• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and

cooperation.

• Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic

director/principal.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment

sites.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration

in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility,

fairness, caring, and citizenship.

• Gives constant attention to a student athlete''s grades and conduct. By his/her

presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance

and safeguards for each participant.

• Provides training rules, schedule, calendar, and any other unique regulations of the

sport to each athlete (and their parents) who is considered a participant.

• Follows programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and

emergencies.

• Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians. Assists athletes in their

college or advanced educational selection.

FINANCE, FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT:

• Is accountable for all equipment Properly marks and identifies all equipment

before issuing or storing.

• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches'' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue

or requisition equipment.

• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the

appropriate times.

• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general

cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific

sport equipment and facility used.

• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and

proper use.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

• Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in

another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news

media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner.

• Maintains good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials,

volunteers and fans