PCHS Head Girls Golf Coach

Pendleton County School District•Falmouth, KY

About The Position

The Head Coach leads a school interscholastic athletic program and instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training to support individual and team success. The coach plans the assigned program, organizes and supervises practices, promotes the sport in the schools and community, and supports student-athletes through guidance, emotional support, patience, and positive role modeling. The role also involves coordinating with the District Athletic Director and Principal, maintaining safe and orderly facilities and equipment, and complying with district, state, and league requirements.

Requirements

Previous coaching or playing experience in the assigned position.
At least 21 years of age, per KHSAA guidelines.
Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma or GED, at least 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university, and one year of experience coaching in a school athletic program.
Successful completion of the ABLE test, a criminal records check, and AIDS awareness training.
Current first aid and CPR certification.
Knowledge of sport fundamentals, district policies and procedures, athletic handbook requirements, applicable regulations, health and safety rules, and proper lines of communication.
Ability to work independently with little direction; plan and organize work; communicate effectively orally and in writing; maintain cooperative working relationships; and follow directions and safety procedures.
Ability to perform physical activities including standing, sitting, walking, bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling weights up to approximately 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A college degree is desired.

Responsibilities

Promote the sport in the schools and community.
Plan the assigned athletic program and organize and supervise practices.
Teach individual fundamentals, team play and strategy, game rules and regulations, and proper techniques and equipment use.
Teach sportsmanship and self-control and provide student-athletes with guidance, emotional support, patience, and a positive role model.
Check participant eligibility, including insurance coverage and parent consent; contact parents when a student becomes ineligible.
Conduct learning experiences with small groups of student-athletes.
Recommend equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for student-athletes’ health, safety, and welfare.
Follow district, state, league, and sport-specific policies and regulations, including physical examination, parental consent, eligibility, and concussion requirements.
Assist the Athletic Director in carrying out responsibilities and make press releases and school announcements in conjunction with the District Athletic Director or Principal.
Direct student managers and statisticians; maintain team statistics and records of lettering requirements.
Assist with planning and implementing in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
Prepare for scheduled practices, contests, and meetings; arrive early enough to prepare and remain until all players have departed.
Safeguard, account for, collect, and arrange replacement of equipment; promote proper care and use of school property.
Inspect locker rooms before and after practices and games, and secure doors, lights, windows, and locks when custodians are not on duty.
Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the sports program; follow due-process procedures.
Compile and verify data and prepare reports; monitor budgetary items and Title IV.
Administer first aid according to established procedures and observe health and safety regulations.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.