Head Golf Coach

Qualifications

• Valid WV teaching certification or WVDE teaching permit or substitute permit
• High school diploma or GED
• WVSSAC certification

Performance Responsibilities

• Professional and interpersonal relations
• Cooperate with the building principal
• Cooperate with the athletic director
• Develop rapport with coaching staff within the school
• Organize coaching staff
• Develop positive relationships with participants, student body, faculty, parents, community, officials, news media, and opponents
• Employ appropriate conduct during practices and games
• Attend league, conference, and WVSSAC meetings
• Participate in activities that foster growth and development
• Motivate staff and players toward desired goals
• Command respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior, and language

Coaching and Related Area

• Develop high caliber and quality instruction
• Teach fundamental skills
• Handle athletic injuries
• Care for equipment
• Supervise participants and discipline the team appropriately
• Design quality organization of practice sessions
• Design pre season planning
• Supervise managers and other support personnel
• Manage budget
• Follow purchasing procedures
• Initiate game organizational skills
• Follow league, conference, and WVSSAC policies
• Devote time and energy to coaching duties
• Follow end of season procedures
• Complete WVSSAC Training & Certification Program and take KCS Staff Development Training on Concussions

Requirements for Certified Teachers

• New teachers hired after July 1, 2012 who apply to coach on the secondary level (grades 6 12) must have completed the three hour training session provided by Kanawha County Schools and completed the Online Concussion Awareness Course through the KCS Staff Development Site