Persons employed to coach in the interscholastic athletic programs of the Cedar Falls Community School District shall report to the building principal via the athletic director/activities coordinator of the building. Specific duties: + To possess and utilize a sound base of knowledge of the sport(s) to which the coach is assigned. + To motivate students and to maintain an atmosphere conducive to enhancing school spirit, morale, and the individual’s enjoyment of the activity. + To function in accordance with the established statements of philosophy while maintaining high standards of personal conduct as a coach. + To properly supervise the safety and conduct of participants while engaged in practices, events, and activity trips. + To instill a high degree of sportsmanship within the ranks of the participating students. + To observe all student code-of-conduct provisions and assist in their consistent enforcement. + To ensure that discipline is maintained in all phases of practices and events. + To properly prepare and implement a plan (including annual goals) for the conduct of practices and events. + To thoroughly communicate with building administration, students, and parents regarding the practices and events. + To keep the administration and the athletic director/activities coordinator of the building well informed regarding progress, and of any problems for which assistance may be required. + To maintain all necessary forms, reports, inventories, and other records. + To safeguard the property of the school district. Duties and Responsibilities of Athletic Coaches Page 2 + To work cooperatively and harmoniously with other coaches, activities council personnel, and other staff members at all times. + To carry out such evaluation-related functions as may be assigned. + To perform such other related duties as may be appropriately assigned by administrative personnel. + To hold valid coaching authorization issued by the Iowa Department of Education. + To hold a valid coaching contract approved by the Board of Education. + To provide, in instances of assignment as a non-teaching coach, a certificate of physical examination.