GARRARD COUNTY SCHOOLS
Job Description
CLASS TITLE: HEAD COACH
REPORTS TO: School Principal / Designee
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
APPROVED: February 23, 2021 Order #2021-148
BASIC FUNCTION:
Coach in various secondary school interscholastic athletic programs
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Promote sports in the schools and community.
Plan the assigned athletic program.
Organize and supervise practices.
Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of students athletes.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Fundamentals of various sports.
Health and safety regulations.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Assist coaches on one or more sports.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of coaching certification, criminal record check, and current certification in first aid and CPR.
Contact: Garrard County High School Principal Michael Anderson or Asst Principal/Athletic Director Mark Scenters
Ref.#: 10291
Submitted: 2025-06-02 15:46:16
