TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to organize, direct, and supervise a districtwide sport program Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and willing to examine new theories and procedures important to athletics Advanced leadership skills Customer service and media/public relations skills Critical thinking and problem solving skills Budget development and fiscal management skills Knowledge of CHSAA rules, regulations, policies and procedures Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building and department procedures. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: Criminal background check required for hire All Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) member school coaches of interscholastic activity programs who assume full responsibility for students under their direction at any level shall be either: A certified teacher or administrator holding a current license issued by the Colorado Department of Education; or.