Qualifications:

1. Kentucky Certificate, Emergency Certificate, or Certificate for Substitute Teaching preferred; or
2. Classified employee exempt from overtime requirements; or
3. Meets the requirements for paraprofessional personnel.
4. Additional qualifications as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the Superintendent or Board.

Reports To: Principal and Athletic Director

Supervises: Assistant Coaches in the program

Job Goal: The Head Coach is responsible for the entire program, including developing each participating student to a high level of skill, commitment, self-esteem, and an appreciation for discipline and sportsmanship.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Coach and teach performance skills of the sport to participating students, using district, conference, and state-approved criteria.
• Plan, schedule, organize, and direct/supervise all practices, games, competitions, and related activities.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria and all regulations of the school, district, conference, KHSAA, and other organizations.
• Maintain professional conduct, serve as a role model for youth in the program, and act as an ambassador when representing the district during school functions and activities.
• Prepare and maintain budgets, reports, documents, and other paperwork as required by the supervisor or superintendent.
• Develop and implement plans for increasing student participation and success, including providing leadership for lower-level teams and civic leagues.
• Maintain an inventory of all equipment and supplies, ensuring proper repair and good working condition of all equipment, and comply with all safety regulations.
• Provide leadership and communication with booster and support organizations, and keep school administration informed of these organizations' activities.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal, Athletic Director, or Superintendent.