Jv Field Hockey Coach - Glen Ridge, United States - Glen Ridge School District

Glen Ridge School District

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Glen Ridge, United States

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Description

JobID: 778

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities
Date Posted:

4/30/2024
Location:

Glen Ridge High School
Date Available:

08/15/2024
Closing Date:
05/31/2024

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport

- and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to
- the field.

4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through

- his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in

- conjunction with the high school principals

SUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of

- high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the
- athletic director and respective principal.

JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training

- necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same
- time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially
- acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of
- accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills
- through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

GENERAL: 1.

The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's
- image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable
- responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is
- taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good
- mental health.

2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury

- factor and due process predicaments.

3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to

- function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach
- shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Glen Ridge Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the

- sports program.

2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and

- interprets them for staff.

3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through

- proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:
4. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs

- conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.

5. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according

- to local clinic policy.

6. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff

- effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.

7. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
8. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
9. Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament

- and special sport events.

10. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to

- scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.

11. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations,

- parental consent and eligibility.

12. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
13. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
14. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes

- the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

15. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
16. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and

- safeguards for each participant.

17. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is

- considered a participant.

18. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
19. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office

- within 24 hours.