Dean Morgan Volleyball Aide

AT-WILL Head and Assistant COACH DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Updated -5-1-2020

Education: High School Diploma / GED

Requirements: Current PTSB Coaching Certificate and current CPR / First Aid card

Able to, work afternoons, evenings, nights & on weekends (not including Sunday) in order 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 high school Assistant Principal/Athletic Director (AD) or middle school Assistant Principal and/or Athletic/Activities Designee on all matters pertaining to:

othe scheduling of contests, practice schedules, and parent meetings

ocomplaint and grievances process

ocode of conduct requirements implemented and violations consistently administered

oparticipant eligibility requirements implemented and violations consistently administrated

opurchasing of equipment and uniforms

obus transportation procedures

ocoach active supervision requirements during activity trips

oemergency action plan

osafety check-list

ofundraising requirements

ocopyright law

ocoach conduct requirements and issues

ocoordinating and administering an effective system of assigning locks and lockers

odistribution and collection of equipment and uniforms 

obeginning practice on the earliest date allowed by the regulations of the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) and/or NCSD

ocommunicate coach active supervision expectations and implementation during all practice and competition sessions

ounderstanding undue influence and the complaint process

ohorizontal and vertical alignment strategy for each sport

oparticipant and coach attendance policy

othe annual review and approval of the team handbook and communication documents to students and parents

oannual evaluation process for head coaches, assistant coaches, and aides 

oannually completing district required compliance training

Ensure all athletic participants have:

oa current physical examination prior to starting practice

obeen provided and understand the Natrona County School District’s Code of Conduct and Academic Eligibility rules and regulations for activities and sports

obeen provided the opportunity to purchase insurance coverage before the first practice session

oreviewed the safety video and WHSAA concussion risk information handout

Ensure that all athletic equipment and uniforms are:

oinspected, cleaned, and/or repaired prior to issuing to participants

oaccurately inventoried, distributed, repaired, cleaned, maintained, and secured

oused correctly by participants through proper instruction

Ensure that:

othe locker and equipment rooms are maintained in a safe and orderly manner

othere is district required adult supervision for all student-athletes in all settings (locker rooms, fields, gymnasiums, buses, lodging, etc., Administrative Regulation 5341)

oall injuries are reported immediately verbally and in writing via the NCSD Injury Reporting Form to the following: parents, athletic trainer, nurse, and AD or AAF.

oall volunteers, chaperones, aides, and/or coaches assigned to the activity/sport know their duties and responsibilities

othe goals and values of the athletic program reflect those of the school and District educational program

oawards and award letters are created and distributed fairly in accordance with 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

oIf a co-educational trip is undertaken each gender must be housed in separate rooms

oUnder no circumstances may an individual of the opposite gender visit the other’s room

Actively communicate and notify all eligible participants:

oof the activity competition and practice schedules

oof the dates and times for receiving equipment

oof the academic & conduct eligibility information

oof the pre-season parent meeting

oof the team rules in the team handbook

Attendance is required at annual coaches meetings scheduled by the AD or Assistant Principal/Designee

Be responsible to the head coach, high school AD/Assistant Principal, and/or the middle school Assistant Principal and Designee

ofor the conduct of all student-athletes

ofor reporting rule violations

ofor scheduling and planning details of out-of-town transportation

ofor early dismissal of students involved in an activity trip

ofor keeping statistics that are necessary for school records

ofor maintaining participant minimums for the activity

ofor recording attendance of activity participants

ofor providing beginning and end of season participant rosters

Provide a travel roster, emergency phone numbers of participants, trip itinerary, adult sponsor forms, and field trip forms if required to the head coach, high school AD/Assistant Principal/Designee, and/or middle school Assistant Principal or Designee and transportation department bus scheduler

Complete the Sports Safety Checklist at the beginning of each season for every sport coached (Head and Assistant Coaches)

Know and enforce the transportation rules and regulations for scheduling bus requests and supervising student-athletes on buses during activity trips (Administrative Regulations 5341 & 5342)

HEAD COACH

oensure that all coaches and participants conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times

ocoordinate with the athletic trainer the recruitment of student trainers and the scheduling of trainer availability before during & after practices and competitions

oensure that all student-athletes and coaches know and follow all transportation policies and guidelines (Administrative Regulations 5341 & 5342)

omaintain current coaching & CPR certification requirements

ocommunicate performance and Code of Conduct (Administrative Regulation 5371) expectations to all assistant coaches and participants

oassist coaches in achieving performance expectations assigned

oprovide annual performance evaluations to all assistant coaches and aides

omeet with the AD or AAF to complete an annual review of the activity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

oto organize, promote and attend seminars, meetings, and other professional development opportunities

oto organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of District policies, regulations, operating procedures, and guidelines

oto integrate resources, policies, and information e.g. Horizontal & Vertical Alignment of Athletics, Undue Influence, Activities Eligibility, Code of Conduct, and active supervision of participants

oto establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public

oto communicate effectively with students, parents, and NCSD staff

oto represent NCSD #1 in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner

oto respond effectively to emergency situations

Safety:

olead in the creation of a culture of safety and environmental protection by performing work safely in accordance with District, department, and school safety procedures. 

oannually review the compliance safety film with all participants, in all sports, prior to participating in practice, competitions, games, events, matches….

ooperates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions to the high school Athletic Director/Athletic/Assistant and or the middle school Assistant Principal or Designee

oinspect and ensure the safety of all facilities utilized and equipment issued to student-athletes

oteach and follow the concussion protocol designed for participants

oknow, teach, and implement the emergency action plan for the sport, and facilities used at all times in the case of, a violent intruder, lighting, extreme temperatures, and injuries

oestablish, know, enforce, monitor, and teach all-district, local, and state health safety requirements related to the COVID-19 virus but not limited to COVID-19

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