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.