Title:   Coach

Reports To: Building Principal and the Director of Athletics

Job Goal: To help each participating students achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

Qualifications:

• Head Coaches must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Assistant Coaches - Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. And a substitute teacher’s certificate.
• Head Coaches must hold a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in a teaching field.
• The coach will adhere to all local, state and federal regulations.
• The coach will abide by all rules and regulations established by the Poplar Bluff R-I Board of Education.
• The coach will abide by and uphold all rules and regulations established by the Missouri State High School 
• Performance Responsibilities:
• Activities Association.

• Coaches’ individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Works closely with the Athletic Director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms, as appropriate.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in his/her sport.
• Enforces discipline and sportsman like behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Has a good working knowledge of rules and regulations of the sport he or she is coaching.
• As a representative of the Poplar Bluff R-I School District, the coach will reflect a favorable impression of our school system to other schools and communities.EXPECTATIONS OF COACHES:
• Poplar Bluff Coaches are expected to:
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• Have as a purpose the desire to create a positive influence on players, fans, colleagues, and others to win. The desire to win should never override the health, safety, or welfare of the athletes.
• Possess a strong values and work ethic.
• Promote the athletic program by having strategies for involving others, including parents and media.

• Motivate those directly and indirectly associated with the program, resulting in participant, assistant and supporter sense of ownership.
• Have understanding and control required to respond to a total setting even during the most highly pitched emotional situation.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with persons involved in the school’s operation.
• Be organized and prepared. The coach remains flexible at all times, remaining constantly aware of the need for revision and change.
• Be a continuous student of the game, constantly searching for better methods, techniques and strategies.
• Be dedicated and committed to the coaching profession.
• Take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse.
• Be thoroughly acquainted with the contest rules and be responsible for their interpretation to team members.
• Actively use their influence to enhance good sportsmanship by their spectators and instruct players in their sportsmanship responsivities.
• Show respect and support for contest officials.
• Keep Athletic Director informed of major problems and decisions.
• Be a good host to opponents, treating them as guests.
• Inform players of the conduct expected of them, in the locker room, in other school facilities, on the floor or field, and on the bus.
• Instruct athletes to stand quietly and respectfully when honoring the national anthem.
• Instruct athletics as to the potential dangers of participating in that sport.
• Properly condition players that are members of their squad.
• Turn off lights, lock doors and see that building and equipment are secure.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to bend, lift and carry up to 30-40 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with teachers, students, administrators, and other staff.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow up on written orders and instructions.
• Must have dexterous use of both hands so as to be able to operate computers and other related office equipment.
• Must be able to move freely.
• Any other duties assigned by the Administration.