Assists head coach with the following:
AT-WILL Head and Assistant COACH DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Updated -5-1-2020
Education: High School Diploma / GED
Able to, work afternoons, evenings, nights & on weekends (not including Sunday) in order to provide the necessary practice time and game schedule associated with the sport and season length. Coaches are expected to schedule practice every weekday (M-F) except for holidays, game days, and never on Sundays. All Natrona County School District (NCSD) student-sponsored activities and sports must be completed by 6 pm at the middle schools and 6:30 pm at the high schools on Wednesdays as per Board Policy 1200 Parent and Community Night.
Cooperate and coordinate with the high school Assistant Principal/Athletic Director (AD) or middle school Assistant Principal and/or Athletic/Activities Designee on all matters pertaining to:
o the scheduling of contests, practice schedules, and parent meetings
o complaint and grievances process
o code of conduct requirements implemented and violations consistently administered
o participant eligibility requirements implemented and violations consistently administrated
o purchasing of equipment and uniforms
o bus transportation procedures
o coach active supervision requirements during activity trips
o emergency action plan
o safety check-list
o fundraising requirements
o copyright law
o coach conduct requirements and issues
o coordinating and administering an effective system of assigning locks and lockers
o distribution and collection of equipment and uniforms
o beginning practice on the earliest date allowed by the regulations of the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) and/or NCSD
o communicate coach active supervision expectations and implementation during all practice and competition sessions
o understanding undue influence and the complaint process
o horizontal and vertical alignment strategy for each sport
o participant and coach attendance policy
o the annual review and approval of the team handbook and communication documents to students and parents
o annual evaluation process for head coaches, assistant coaches, and aides
o annually completing district required compliance training
Ensure all athletic participants have:
o a current physical examination prior to starting practice
o been provided and understand the Natrona County School District’s Code of Conduct and Academic Eligibility rules and regulations for activities and sports
o been provided the opportunity to purchase insurance coverage before the first practice session
o reviewed the safety video and WHSAA concussion risk information handout
Ensure that all athletic equipment and uniforms are:
o inspected, cleaned, and/or repaired prior to issuing to participants
o accurately inventoried, distributed, repaired, cleaned, maintained, and secured
o used correctly by participants through proper instruction
Ensure that:
o the locker and equipment rooms are maintained in a safe and orderly manner
o there is district required adult supervision for all student-athletes in all settings (locker rooms, fields, gymnasiums, buses, lodging, etc., Administrative Regulation 5341)
o all injuries are reported immediately verbally and in writing via the NCSD Injury Reporting Form to the following: parents, athletic trainer, nurse, and AD or AAF.
o all volunteers, chaperones, aides, and/or coaches assigned to the activity/sport know their duties and responsibilities
o the goals and values of the athletic program reflect those of the school and District educational program
o awards and award letters are created and distributed fairly in accordance with all award/s requirements
Overnight lodging, only the activity/sport participant is allowed in the assigned room unless there is an emergency or reason to believe misconduct is taking place in the room
o If a co-educational trip is undertaken each gender must be housed in separate rooms
o Under no circumstances may an individual of the opposite gender visit the other’s room
Actively communicate and notify all eligible participants:
o of the activity competition and practice schedules
o of the dates and times for receiving equipment
o of the academic & conduct eligibility information
o of the pre-season parent meeting
o of the team rules in the team handbook
Attendance is required at annual coaches meetings scheduled by the AD or Assistant Principal/Designee
Be responsible to the head coach, high school AD/Assistant Principal, and/or the middle school Assistant Principal and Designee
o for the conduct of all student-athletes
o for reporting rule violations
o for scheduling and planning details of out-of-town transportation
o for early dismissal of students involved in an activity trip
o for keeping statistics that are necessary for school records
o for maintaining participant minimums for the activity
o for recording attendance of activity participants
o for providing beginning and end of season participant rosters
Provide a travel roster, emergency phone numbers of participants, trip itinerary, adult sponsor forms, and field trip forms if required to the head coach, high school AD/Assistant Principal/Designee, and/or middle school Assistant Principal or Designee and transportation department bus scheduler
Complete the Sports Safety Checklist at the beginning of each season for every sport coached (Head and Assistant Coaches)
Know and enforce the transportation rules and regulations for scheduling bus requests and supervising student-athletes on buses during activity trips (Administrative Regulations 5341 & 5342)
HEAD COACH
o ensure that all coaches and participants conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times
o coordinate with the athletic trainer the recruitment of student trainers and the scheduling of trainer availability before during & after practices and competitions
o ensure that all student-athletes and coaches know and follow all transportation policies and guidelines (Administrative Regulations 5341 & 5342)
o maintain current coaching & CPR certification requirements
o communicate performance and Code of Conduct (Administrative Regulation 5371) expectations to all assistant coaches and participants
o assist coaches in achieving performance expectations assigned
o provide annual performance evaluations to all assistant coaches and aides
o meet with the AD or AAF to complete an annual review of the activity
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
o to organize, promote and attend seminars, meetings, and other professional development opportunities
o to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of District policies, regulations, operating procedures, and guidelines
o to integrate resources, policies, and information e.g. Horizontal & Vertical Alignment of Athletics, Undue Influence, Activities Eligibility, Code of Conduct, and active supervision of participants
o to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public
o to communicate effectively with students, parents, and NCSD staff
o to represent NCSD #1 in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner
o to respond effectively to emergency situations
Safety:
o lead in the creation of a culture of safety and environmental protection by performing work safely in accordance with District, department, and school safety procedures.
o annually review the compliance safety film with all participants, in all sports, prior to participating in practice, competitions, games, events, matches….
o operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions to the high school Athletic Director/Athletic/Assistant and or the middle school Assistant Principal or Designee
o inspect and ensure the safety of all facilities utilized and equipment issued to student-athletes
o teach and follow the concussion protocol designed for participants
o know, teach, and implement the emergency action plan for the sport, and facilities used at all times in the case of, a violent intruder, lighting, extreme temperatures, and injuries
o establish, know, enforce, monitor, and teach all-district, local, and state health safety requirements related to the COVID-19 virus but not limited to COVID-19