Head Varsity Girls Wrestling Coach

Enid Public Schools•Enid, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The head athletic coach assumes the extra duty of providing coaching leadership in a specified area of the school’s athletic program. As a part of that leadership responsibility, the head coach delegates responsibility for specific tasks to the assistant coach(es) and must be a member of the Oklahoma Coach’s Association (OCA). The job goal is to develop a winning record and program that results in student athletes achieving their potential academically, athletically, socially, and morally. The coach must also obtain a bus driver’s certification (CDL).

Requirements

Must be employed by Enid Public Schools.
Must know the policies, rules and eligibility requirements of the specified sport as well as the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association rules.
Must have completed prior to coaching any sport: 1) a Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Course once and 2) the required online training courses every year.
Must have the same work day as a high school teacher.
Ability to assume delegated responsibilities as directed by the athletic director.
Ability to tolerate criticism.
Ability to inspire the staff to help carry out the responsibilities assigned.
An attitude that will assume all players an opportunity to be a part of the athletic program.
Must be a member of the Oklahoma Coach’s Association (OCA).
Obtain a bus driver’s certification (CDL).

Responsibilities

Accepts total responsibility for the specified sports program from grades 7 through 12.
Assists the principals and athletic director in the selection of assistant coaches for his/her sport.
Reports to the athletic director the evaluation of performance of assistant coaches in his/her charge.
Provides the following to the athletic director before the season begins: An eligibility list of players for certification purposes, a complete schedule of events for the year, proof of physicals, Rank One completion, and insurance forms on each player before the player’s first date of participation, Student Drug Testing Consent Form, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form.
Accepts responsibility for the enrollment, physical conditioning and supervision of players in that sport.
Makes systematic grade, attendance and behavior checks on players to ensure their remaining eligible.
Supervises athletes during all practices/games/matches and until the building and facilities are locked and secured after the conclusion of an event.
Provides the Athletic Director with a list of students who complete the season in good standing.
Assists students to be academically eligible to compete in college athletics.
Assists student athletes with college recruiting.
Submits end of season report with requested information to the Athletic Director and the district’s Athletic Office within one week after the conclusion of the season.
Works with coaches at other levels and other schools to develop a consistent program in which student athletes try out for teams.
Accepts responsibility for teaching and exhibiting proper behavior, conduct and decorum on and off the athletic field or court.
Attends meetings, workshops, and clinics sponsored through the District, OSSAA and/or Oklahoma Coaches Association.
Assist in scheduling and ensure team participation in all OSSAA regional events and develops full schedules.
Shows growth of student athlete participation numbers as directed by the District Director of Athletics.
Responsible for athletic fields and facilities used by the head coach.
Demonstrates loyalty to the athletic program.
Is present and on time for all events, including practice, unless excused or an emergency arises.
Serves through the complete season for one sport before beginning a new one.
Ensures that “Rule 52” is read aloud by the announcer at every home game.
Meet several times with the head coach of your sport’s middle school feeder school to discuss program and coaching strategies.
Designates one home game as “EPS Elementary/Middle School Night”, for which every student wearing an EPS elementary or middle school spirit shirt gets free admission.