Head Varsity Coach

Preferred Valid NC Teaching Licensure
Serve as liaison between the coaching staff and AD.
Has a thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the NCHSAA, DCS, and Conference as they pertain to his/her sport, including verifying the eligibility of all staff members and student-athletes. Will provide a final roster to the AD. This includes following all DCS School Board Policies.
Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all requests or grievances through the proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by the staff.
Delegates specific duties, supervises the implementation, and evaluates all assistants at the end of the season.
Maintains discipline, mediates grievances, and works to increase morale.
Assists the AD in scheduling and submitting transportation requests through Travel Tracker.
Assists in the necessary preparation for scheduled home contests or practices and adheres to facility usage times.
Communicates facility needs/repairs to the AD.
Provides proper safeguards, including inspection, of all equipment.
Monitors the grades and conduct of his/her student-athletes.
Provides supervision, guidance, and safeguards for each student-athlete by his/her presence at all practices, and contests, while traveling, and when returning from off-campus events.
Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
Determines discipline and procedures of due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contacts parents when a student-athlete is suspended, dropped, or becomes ineligible.
Participates in the budgeting process with the AD by submitting needs for the next season.
Is accountable for all equipment in his/her program and submits notification to the AD for any equipment lost, damaged, or not returned.
Arranges for issuing, collecting, securing, reconditioning, and inventory of all equipment.
Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks and stores all equipment before leaving campus. Supervises locker room area before and after practice.
Instills in each player respect for equipment and school property in its care and proper use.
Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
Responsible for reporting scores to required outlets set forth by the NCHSAA. This duty may be delegated by the head coach.
Guarantees that all district equipment including buses is used for official school business only and is operated safely.
Performs other duties which may be assigned by the AD or Principal.