Middle School Wrestling Coach-Head & Assistant- JAMS (Internal)

I. TITLE

Coach

II. PRIMARY FUNCTION

Train and prepare students to participate in athletic activities/team sports and coordinate all related team activities

III. REPORTS TO

Supervisor of Athletics/Intramurals and Principal

IV. QUALIFICATIONS

• New Jersey Teacher’s Certificate preferred; County Substitute Certificate considered
• Demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for performing the tasks listed
• Demonstrates through experience, education, or interview, a knowledge of the sport to be coached and an ability to provide appropriate leadership and direction to the student athletic
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment and high standards of conduct for athletes
• Such other qualifications of academic, professional, and personal excellence as the Edison Township Board of Education may specify

V. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume full responsibility for their teams in matters of coaching and discipline
• Uses a variety of professionally sound teaching and coaching strategies and techniques designed to produce a competitive and respectable team effort
• Keeps abreast of improved coaching techniques and strategies and utilizes them when appropriate
• Works with every student to improve her/his effort
• Exercises sound judgment in the selection and continued status of team members
• Contributes when appropriate to the development of athletic programs at lower grades
• Directs athletes/teams during all scheduled practices and contests
• Takes necessary precautions to maintain the safety of student-athletes
• Adheres to all board policies, Administrative Regulations, and NJSIAA regulations in the performance of coaching responsibilities
• Assists in certifying the eligibility of candidates before the start of each season
• Provides information to be used in the evaluation of assistant coaches
• Organizes and coordinates the efforts of the assistant coaches, JV program, and freshman program
• Provides input on the preparation of the athletic budget for the particular sport
• Completes all reports and forms as requested by NJSIAA, district policy, administrative regulations, or tournament schedule
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee

VI. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Under the provisions of the BOE/ETEA contract