Coaching Requirements

According to IESA, all coaches should be certified teachers.  Otherwise, coaches are required to take an education course.  In addition to this requirement, the following are local policies set forth by the Board of Education:

• All coaches must have completed a course on coaching principles and sport’s first aid.
• Superintendent or designee requires that coaches comply with IESA concussion protocols and are held accountable for implementation of these protocols.
  • Coaches must complete NFHS concussion certification course found on the IESA website.
• Coaches will need to provide documentation that all course requirements have been completed prior to the start of their coaching assignment. Failure to complete the requirements will result in loss of coaching position.

Expectations

• Coaches are role models for their players and all students. Therefore, they should conduct themselves in a manner that will facilitate desired outcomes to student participants.
• Playing time should be a balance of getting all players playing time and a desire to win. While these ideas may come in conflict with one another, it is the coach’s adaptability to the multitude of situations that occur during a contest that will realize this balance.  However, winning will never be placed above the value of instilling the highest desirable ideals of character.
• The coach will strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct with the student athlete, officials, athletic director, school administrators, the DPVC, the IESA, the media, and the public.
• The coach will discipline athletes who display unacceptable behavior regardless of the impact on the competition.
• The coach will know the game rules and be responsible for their interpretation to team members. Additionally, the coach will not try to seek an advantage by circumvention of the spirit or the letter of the rules.
• The coach will assure that all medical forms, Agreement to Participate, emergency contacts, and fees are submitted prior to a student officially being named as a member of their respective team.
• The coach will promote and work in harmony with the entire interscholastic program of the school.
• The coach will respect and support contest officials by avoiding conduct which will incite players or spectators against the officials.
• The coach will promote good sportsmanship of team members; including players and other team personnel such as managers and statisticians.
• The coach will actively promote good sportsmanship of spectators by working closely with administrators, cheerleaders, and game supervisors.
• The coach will meet and exchange greetings with the opposing coach before and after the contest to set and maintain a positive tone for the event.
• The coach will ensure that every injured athlete is given immediate medical attention.
• The coach will be sure that every participant meets all requirements for athletic eligibility.
• The coach will inspire the student-athletes to achieve the highest academic success possible.

Coach Job Description

• Has full responsibility for the overall supervision of their program
• Responsible for the equipment issued, including general upkeep and protection, and facilities
• Responsible for keeping records as requested by the Athletic Director
• Responsible for direct supervision of all athletes
• Responsible for enforcing the Code of Conduct for all team members
• Responsible for athletic bussing supervision
• Responsible for the actions and conduct of assistant coaches and team members
• Make recommendations for athletic awards as outlined in the DPVC Constitution
• Responsible for submitting a practice schedule to the Athletic Director in a timely manner
• Responsible for assisting in the set up of the athletic contest
• Responsible for conducting a fair and objective tryout process
• Shall attend their sport’s IESA seeding meeting
• Responsible for securing permission from the Athletic Director and Assistant Principal in regards to parent and volunteer assistants.