Varsity Golf Head Coach Job Description: The varsity golf head coach is responsible for setting the vision of a competitive athletic program, maintaining academic standards, and inspiring student-athletes.
Professional Responsibilities:
Professional Responsibilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental skills and techniques as well as the advanced techniques needed for high level athletes
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of child/adolescent development and an understanding of age-appropriate tasks
- Model a life that is a positive example for athletes, the student body, and community
- Exercise appropriate discipline with a redemptive goal
- Follow the athletic policy (handbook) so there will be consistency in dealing with athletes in a fair manner
- Communicate/discuss any potential discipline or suspension of an athlete with the athletic director prior to any decision being made
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality when handling student and school family information
- Construct and execute daily and weekly practice schedules
- Communicate daily and weekly with athletes and parents through email, phone calls, and meetings details and changes as they relate to schedules, transportation, and policies
- Ensure the safety of students
- Notify parents of athlete(s), the school trainer, and the athletic director when injuries occur
- Assume responsibility for all equipment and inventory in conjunction with the athletic director
- Assume responsibility for managing the handing out, collecting, cleaning, and storing of equipment
- Set up itineraries and bus schedule for away games or arrange for other transportation
- Carry emergency medical information for each athlete at all activities including practices, games, and team functions
- Be present at all practices and contests or have a designated coach in charge until all players have left the field or building
- Cooperate with other sports coaches to develop a total athletic program
- Work cooperatively with the teaching staff, administration, and parents
- Oversee the middle school teams and coaches within your program
- Work cooperatively with the athletic director