SUMMARY

A coach guides and teaches athletes the skills they need for a specific sport, and builds young players’ confidence, skill, and potential to transform them into self-aware, strong individuals, in sports and their daily lives. Their duties include skills coaching, helping to condition athletes, and enforcing safety procedures.

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in sports, recreation or related field
• 3-5 yrs. experience in fitness, personal training, or sports coaching
• Strong leadership ability and positive attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solid understanding of all sports rules and regulations
• Demonstrated commitment to safety on and off the field
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in the area of sporting specialty

COACH DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create specific physical performance conditioning programs to increase athletic performance, confidence, and team winning percentage.
• Schedule practice sessions with athletes, work with the league to develop a game schedule during the season, and ensure transportation and lodging are provided for travel when needed.
• Choose members of the coaching support staff and coordinate goals and strategies for improvement with assistant coaches and other staff members.
• Select and ensure top-quality of team equipment, supplies, and facilities, such as uniforms, practice equipment, conditioning materials, game balls, fields, indoor game areas, or courts.
• Creating strategies to lead the team to victory in competitions
• Providing feedback and coaching during competitions
• Maintaining player and team records
• Recruiting new athletes for the team
• Mentoring players to develop sportsmanship and respect for the game
• Motivating players to improve
• Maintaining the equipment and facilities to ensure safe playing conditions