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

    

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

 

sports program. 

 

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

    

interprets them for staff. 

 

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

    

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

 

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

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

    

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

 

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

    

to local clinic policy. 

 

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

    

effectiveness and evaluates all assistants. 

 

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

    

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

    

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: 

 

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

    

and special sport events. 

 

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

     

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

 

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

     

parental consent and eligibility. 

 

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

     

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

     

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

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

     

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

 

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

     

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

     

safeguards for each participant. 

 

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

     

considered a participant. 

 

18. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies. 

     

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

     

within 24 hours. 

 

20. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians. 

     

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

     

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

 

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

     

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT: 

 

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

     

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

 

Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations. 

 

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

     

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

 

current records concerning same. 

 

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

     

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

     

equipment. 

 

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

     

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

     

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

 

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

     

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

     

PUBLIC RELATIONS: 

 

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

     

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

     

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

 

any other feasible manner. 

 

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

     

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

     

volunteers and fans. 

 

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