Soccer Head Boys JV

Supervises sport specific student-athletes and assistant coaches (if applicable) in accordance with the Gadsden Independent School District’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include adherence to the Gadsden Independent School District rules, regulations, and Athletic Philosophy; promoting and encouraging students to play sports; and treating student-athletes in a professional manner in conjunction with the athletic coordinator and campus principal. Other duties may be assigned. **Philosophy** - If a classroom teacher, gives priority to the professional performance, duties and responsibilities of classroom instruction. - Sets and defines high levels of competitiveness, expectations, and character development. - Encourages students to participate in the athletic program and individualized sport. - Holds pre-season meeting with athletes and their parents to discuss philosophy, guidelines of the program, Code of Ethics, and responsibilities of the student-athlete. Prepares a written document in duplicate form that is to be signed by the parent. **NOTE:** The school athletic coordinator and athletic director should receive a copy of this document prior to the parent meeting. -Makes athletic participation “fun”. - Promotes individual sport and encourages participation and involvement among middle school and elementary school students within the schools attendance zone. **Expectations** - Develops a competitive program that will excel in athletic performance and competition, classroom achievement, and community expectations. - Creates an environment whereby athletes can achieve academic and athletic success. - Monitors academic performance to ensure the student-athlete is enjoying academic success. - Ensures our athletes that they will be given every opportunity to achieve competitive success. - Enforces the “Code of Ethics” for all athletes. - Teaches sportsmanship and sets an example of good moral and physical behavior. - Assumes responsibility for the conduct and well-being for all players and assistant coaches. - Conduct self in a manner, both on and off the field that will bring credit to yourself, your team, and your school. - Develops an open-line of communication with participants, teachers, administrators, and parents - Is loyal and trustworthy to the student athletes, team, school, and Gadsden Independent School District - Monitors academic performance to ensure the student-athlete is enjoying academic success. - Is responsible to the Athletic Director for the entire program, 9-12. **Rules and Guidelines** - Is familiar with and follows the policies and guidelines of the Gadsden Independent School District and the New Mexico Activities Association. - Knows district and state eligibility and transfer rules and follows them to the letter. - Ensures that all required Gadsden Independent School District and New Mexico Activities Association paperwork is completed and signed on RANK ONE” before student-athlete is allowed to practice or play. - Adheres to the “Recruiting Guidelines” as established by the Athletic Department. **Professional Responsibilities** - Reports inappropriate behavior of any athletic personnel or participant to the Principal and School Athletic Coordinator. -Supervises and evaluates assistant coaches, cooperatively with the School Athletic Coordinator, and assigns their respective duties and responsibilities. - Is responsible to the Principal and Athletic Director for the entire program, grades 9 - 12. - Attends professional meetings and clinics. - Works continually with the Principal, Athletic Director, School Athletic Coordinator, and other coaches to upgrade the total athletic program. - Does not allow a injured participant to play until cleared by the attending physician **Team Work** - Cooperates with and is responsive to the needs of other coaches and their athletic programs. - Encourages athletes to participate in other sports. - Cooperates with Athletic Coordinator and other coaches…