Job Description:

A.   Education Level: Bachelor’s degree plus theory of coaching or coaching principles and prevention and care of athletic injuries or coaching first aid or a qualified first aid course.
 
B.   Experience Desired: Previous participation and/or appropriate coaching experience.  Experience working with students.
 
C.   Other Requirements:  Demonstrate a genuine and up-to-date knowledge of the sport including fundamentals, rules and strategy.  Maintain coaching philosophy consistent with the Aberdeen School District.  Demonstrated skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management.  Ability to communicate effectively and relate well with students, school personnel and parents.  Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.  Demonstrated knowledge of budgetary process.
 
D.   Physical Requirements: Possess sufficient strength, agility, dexterity and mobility to carry out all performance responsibilities.
  
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
•     Assume responsibility for their level within the overall program.
•     Will coach their team and supervise all other coaches at their level within the program. 
•     Will give guidance and direction to all other coaches at their level. 
•     Will implement all District and Athletic Department policies. 
•     Will, under the direction of the Athletic Director, evaluate all coaches at their level.
•     Assist the Athletic Director in the selection and assignment of all assistant coaches.
•     Assist the Athletic Director in scheduling practice facilities and contests at their level.
•     Assist the Athletic Director in the purchasing and care of equipment and uniforms.
•     Will insure each student has met the requirements for eligibility.
•     Assist the Athletic Director and Head Coach in budgetary matters.
•     Assist the Athletic Director and head Coach in preparing facilities studies and usage.
•     Assist the head Coach in off-season activities where it is appropriate for their level.
•     Supervise and maintain locker room and practice areas to insure the health and safety of the athletes.
•     Supervise and remain with athletes when traveling to competitive events.
•     Assist the trainer in rehabilitation/supervision of injured athletes.
•     Care for, maintain, and inventory equipment and uniforms within their level.
•     Work with the local media whenever it is appropriate.
•     Attend community, booster and departmental functions that relate to their sport and level.
•     Operate within and support the constitution, by-laws and guidelines of the South Dakota High School Activities Association, the District and Athletic Department.
•     Stay current on current the trends within their sport and the Athletic Department.
•     Work closely with support, maintenance, grounds, and janitorial personnel in order to insure inter-department cooperation and cohesiveness.
•     Maintain active membership in the state and national coaching organizations for their sport and athletics in general.
•     Prepare proper itineraries for the Athletic Office, assistant coaches, athletes, and parents for all contests that involve travel.
•     Cooperate with and maintain a positive relationship with other sports coaches and work to promote the overall development of the entire Athletic Department.
•     Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or principals involved.