At-Will Co-curricular Volunteer Head and Assistant Coach
Expectations and Responsibilities
Updated -12/22/23
Education: High School Diploma / GED
Requirements: Current PTSB Coaching Certificate and current CPR / First Aid card
Able to work afternoons, evenings, nights & weekends (not including Sunday) 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 Assistant Principal/Athletic Director (AD) or Athletics/Activities Designee and/or Administrator on all matters about:
the scheduling of contests, practice schedules, and parent meetings
complaint and grievances process
code of conduct requirements implemented and violations consistently administered
participant eligibility requirements implemented and violations consistently administered
purchasing of equipment and uniforms
bus transportation procedures
coach active supervision requirements during activity trips
emergency action plan
safety check-list
fundraising requirements
copyright law
coach conduct requirements and issues
coordinating and administering an effective system of assigning locks and lockers
distribution and collection of equipment and uniforms
beginning practice on the earliest date allowed by the regulations of the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) and/or NCSD
communicate the coach's active supervision expectations and implementation during all practice and competition sessions
understanding undue influence and the complaint process
horizontal and vertical alignment strategy for each sport
participant and coach attendance policy
the annual review and approval of the team handbook and communication documents to students and parents
the annual evaluation process for head coaches, assistant coaches, and aides
annually completing district-required compliance training
Ensure all athletic participants have the following:
a current physical examination is completed before starting practice
been provided and understand the Natrona County School District's Code of Conduct and Academic Eligibility rules and regulations for activities and sports
been provided the opportunity to purchase insurance coverage before the first practice session
reviewed and or completed the safety video and WHSAA concussion risk information handout, consent to participate, consent for emergency medical treatment, and emergency contact information
Ensure that all athletic equipment and uniforms are:
inspected, cleaned, and/or repaired before issuing to participants
accurately inventoried, distributed, repaired, cleaned, maintained, and secured
used correctly by participants through proper instruction
Ensure that:
the locker and equipment rooms are maintained in a safe and orderly manner
there is district-required adult supervision for all student-athletes in all settings (locker rooms, fields, gymnasiums, buses, lodging, etc., Administrative Regulation 5341)
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 Athletics/Activities Designee and/or Administrator
all volunteers, chaperones, aides, and/or coaches assigned to the activity/sport know their duties and responsibilities
the goals and values of the athletic program reflect those of the school and District educational program
awards and award letters are created and distributed fairly by following 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
If a co-educational trip is undertaken each gender must be housed in separate rooms
Under no circumstances may an individual of the opposite gender visit the other gender's room
Actively communicate and notify all eligible participants:
of the activity competition and practice schedules
of the dates and times for receiving the equipment
of the academic & conduct eligibility information
of the pre-season parent meeting
of the team rules in the team handbook
Attendance is required at annual coaches meetings scheduled by the AD or Athletics/Activities Designee and/or Administrator
Be responsible to the head coach, AD Principal, and/or the Athletics/Activities Designee and/or Administrator
for the conduct of all student-athletes
for reporting rule violations
for scheduling and planning details of out-of-town transportation