JOB DESCRIPTION
Baltimore County Public Schools
Examples of Duties
Program Structure
Varsity Head Coach – organizes and administers the program (includes varsity and junior varsity) which he/she coaches under the supervision of the athletic director and school administration.
Varsity Assistant Coach – reports to the head varsity coach and performs duties as assigned.
Junior Varsity Head Coach – organizes and administers the junior varsity team which he/she coaches under the supervision of the varsity head coach, athletic director, and school administration; assist head varsity coach during playoffs.
Volunteer Coach – reports to the head varsity coach and performs duties as assigned.
Each coach is responsible for the following:
Keeping practice areas and locker rooms in order.
Storing equipment neatly and using equipment properly. Pride in the equipment and facilities is of primary importance to all athletes and coaches.
Keeping storage areas locked.
Pre-Season:
Be responsible for information contained in the Baltimore County Interscholastic Handbook, the MPSSAA Handbook, the National Federation Sport rulebook, and the MPSSAA and Baltimore County sports bulletins.
Be responsive to the principal and athletic director for the entire program.
Distribute all forms to potential student athletes.
Mandatory to attend coaches' meetings and rules interpretation meetings pertaining to your sport.
Prepare equipment and first aid supplies.
Check schedules: games, transportation, and officials.
Recruit and train student managers.
In-Season:
Conform to the National Federation Coaches Code of Ethics and the BCPS Code of Conduct.
Be prompt and consistent in meeting the team for practice and contests. Arrange coverage if necessary.
Inventory and issue equipment and uniforms.
Issue appropriate rosters and schedules to teachers, opponents, and news media.
Set up the field, court, etc., prior to a game with the equipment and supplies needed.
Direct completed score results to appropriate personnel and officials' vouchers to athletic director immediately following a contest.
Report scores to all media outlets and appropriate school personnel (Digital Sports, County Sports Zone).
... stipend payment.