Job Description

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- Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
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- Date Posted: 8/1/2026
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- Location: Griffith High School
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- Date Available: Fall 2026
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QUALIFICATIONS:

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1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.

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2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)

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3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport

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and, at the same time, must continue to examine current theories and procedures pertinent to

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the field.

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4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through

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his/her instructions and actions.

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REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in

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conjunction with the high school principals

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SUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of

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high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the

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athletic director and respective principal.

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JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training

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necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same

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time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially

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acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of

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accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills

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through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

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GENERAL: 1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's

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image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable

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responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is

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taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good

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mental health.

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2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury

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factor and due process predicaments.

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3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to

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function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach

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shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Plainwell Community

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Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the

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sports program.

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2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and

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interprets them for staff.

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3.



Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through

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proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

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STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:

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4. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs

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conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.

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5. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according

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to local clinic policy.

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6. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff

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effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.

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7. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.

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8. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

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ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

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9. Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament

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and special sport events.

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10. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to

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scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.

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11. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations,

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parental consent and eligibility.

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12. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

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13. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.

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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

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14. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes

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the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

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15. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.

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16. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and

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safeguards for each participant.

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17. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is

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considered a participant.

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18. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries,



medical attention and emergencies.

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19. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office

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within 24 hours.

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20. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.

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21. Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of

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discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.

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22. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.

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FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT:

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23. Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the

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next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications.

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Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations.

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24. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.

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Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and

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current records concerning same.

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25. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.

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26. Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition

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equipment.

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27. Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.

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28. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the

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facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.

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29. Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.

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30. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS:

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31. Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.

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32. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports

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program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in

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any other feasible manner.

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33. Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.

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34. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials,

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volunteers and fans.

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35. Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results.

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Postings current as of 9/1/2026 1:59:33 AM CST.

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