General Duties:
? Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by the coaching staff.
? Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual
growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
? Adhere to injury procedures established by the Glens Falls Athletic Department.
? Ensure that all coaches work together toward a common goal within their respected programs.
? Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially
and on a regular basis (i.e. statistics, film, challenge matches, etc.).
? Train and inform staff and encourage professional growth by promoting clinic attendance.
? Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
? Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
? Work with the athletic department to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements (i.e.
facilities, busing, camps, special events, etc.).
? Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on
out-of-town trips.
? Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, and encourage sportsmanlike
conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
? Establish and maintain open, professional and respectful communications with students,
parents, teachers, athletic director and youth coaches.
? Have the total athletic and school program at interest. Be supportive of student participation
in other activities and communicate with colleagues regarding expectations in and out of
season.
? Maintain inventory of all uniforms and equipment within program.
? Annually establish and meet performance goals.
? Advise students and parents on athletic code of conduct, including consequences for violation,
and coordinate with athletic director in instances of possible violations of the code of conduct.