Reports to: Athletic Director
Supervises: All aspects of the sport in which the coach works including but not limited to athletes, student staff, assistant coaches.
Basic Function: To carry out the goals and objectives of the Carmel High School Athletic Department, Carmel High School, Carmel Clay Schools, and the IHSAA.
General Responsibilities
Have a thorough understanding of the policies, rules, regulations and philosophies of the administration, athletic department, school corporation, IHSAA, and the National Federation. Support and enforce said policies, rules, regulations and philosophies in spirit as well as practice. Constructively work toward positive changes in those rules and policies which would be in the best interest of our student athletes.
Be aware of and attend meetings appropriate to the sport and job responsibilities. These meetings include but are not limited to rule interpretation meetings, athletic department meetings, awards banquets and programs, scholar athlete presentations, workshops and clinics, select school board meetings, meetings of feeder programs, etc.
Understand the administrative chain of command and work through the proper channels when making requests or voicing concerns or grievances.
Work to stay abreast of new innovations in the sport. Maintain a sound philosophy and practical approach to working with student athletes. Constantly seek to improve as a coach. Provide motivation to other coaches within the staff.
Organize practice sessions and teach rules, techniques, and fundamentals of the sport. Use time, equipment and personnel wisely.
Provide appropriate supervision at all times.
Provide guidance to student staff members. Define responsibilities to all student staff and supervise their participation.
Take an active role in providing leadership to students in areas of conduct and values. Teach and demonstrate high moral conduct, respect for the individual and the use of proper language. Work with the Athletic Director in the discipline of individuals who breach the standards that are set.
Be a motivator. Balance positive encouragement with constructive criticism. Demonstrate a mature enthusiasm.
Encourage athletes to participate in other sports and extra-curricular activities. Demonstrate your support of these pursuits by your attendance at these functions.
Conduct a pre-season meeting with team members to review the Athletic Department policies and training rules.
Provide constant attention to the student’s academic progress and conduct.
Determine team discipline, delineate procedures concerning due process when enforcement of discipline is necessary and communicate with parents when disciplinary action is taken.
Assist student athletes in post high school educational selections.
Establish the lettering policy and identify all award winners to the Athletic Director in a timely fashion.
Prepare and submit student nominations for appropriate honors, awards and scholarships.
Staff Responsibilities
Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Design conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.
Train and inform staff of all pertinent rules, regulations and policies appropriate to the sport.
maintain current and accurate rosters, including student staff members at all times throughout the season.
Advise the Athletic Director and recommend policy, methodology or procedural changes when appropriate.
Provide practice and competition schedules for parents and players. Make every effort to adhere to stated schedules.
Provide the Athletic Director with all written communications sent to athletes and parents.
Provide the Athletic Director and Counselors with information about program to distribute to interested incoming students and parents.
Complete all paperwork on disabling injuries and submit to Athletic Director in a timely manner.
Financial and Equipment Responsibilities
Participate in the budgeting function with the Athletic Director by establishing priorities for the next season.
Be accountable for all equipment and collect the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arrange for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submit annual inventory and current records concerning equipment.
Select items appropriate for practice packages and collect the entire cost of such packages for deposit with the school treasurer.
Properly mark and identify all equipment before issuing or storing.
Monitor equipment rooms and coaches? offices, authorize who may enter, issue or requisition equipment.
Permit athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at appropriate times.
Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
Be responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment and facilities.
Provide proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment and facilities.
Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving a facility if custodians are not on duty.
Instill in each member of team respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
Student Responsibilities
Submit recommendations for awards to be presented and participate in conducting athletic recognition programs.
Expect teams to behave in a manner that represents the school and community in the best light.
Select team members through performance criteria.
Attend to the prevention and care of all athletic injuries. Work closely with the Athletic Trainer in the monitoring of injuries and their status.
Public Relations
Provide information to the news media while working through the Athletic Director. Communicate with athletes and their parents. Keep appropriate information confidential.