CLASS TITLE: COACH Class Code: _________ BASIC FUNCTION: Coach students in various school interscholastic programs. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Promote programs in the schools and community. Plan the assigned program. Organize and supervise practices. Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations. Teach good sportsmanship and self-control. Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent. Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance. Conduct learning experiences with small groups of student athletes/participants. Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of the students. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Fundamentals of various programs. Health and safety regulations. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. ABILITY TO: Assist coaches in one or more programs Understand and follow oral and written directions. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma or GED, certificate, a minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university and one year of experience coaching in a school athletic program. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Criminal records background checks