Head Golf Coach
School in North Smithfield, Rhode Island is looking for a Head Golf Coach.

Position Overview:
Duties:
• Advise, coordinate, and support a staff of high school and middle school coaches in conjunction with the Athletic Director and respective Principal.
• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to achieve individual and team success.
• Organize and supervise the total sports program.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff.
• Design staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Inform staff of regulations, pending activities, and other issues.
• Delegate specific duties, supervise, implement, and work with staff to improve the total program.

Administrative Responsibilities:
• Assist the Athletic Director with scheduling, providing transportation, and requirements for tournament and special sports events.
• Assist in the scheduled events or practices.
• Coordinate the program with maintenance and school employees in conjunction with the Athletic Director.
• Fulfill school system and RIIL requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Ensure a safe environment for the program.
• Advise the Athletic Director and recommend policy, method, or procedural changes.
• Refer all requests or grievances from students and/or parents through proper channels.
• If no parent representatives are in place to attend NSAA meetings, the Varsity Coach must attend scheduled NSAA meetings during the season in order to obtain funding for the specific sport.

Student Responsibilities:
• Provide training rules and regulations to each athlete.
• Give constant attention to a student athlete’s grades, conduct, and attendance.
• Provide assistance and safeguards for each participant.
• Initiate policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• Complete paperwork on athletic injuries and submit to the Athletic Director’s office within 24 hours.
• Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Responsible for conduct of student athletes at all home/away games/meets as well as the bus trip to and from all away games/meets.
• Maintain procedures concerning due process for students.
• Assist athletes in their post-graduate goals.
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property.\

Budgetary and Equipment Responsibilities:
• If required, participate in budget development with the Athletic Director.
• Responsible for operating within budget allocations.
• Accountable for all equipment and submit annual inventory.
• Properly inventory all equipment.
• Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games for general cleanliness of the facility.
• Provide security prior to leaving the building.

Public Relations Responsibilities:
• Organize pre-season meetings.
• Promote the sport within and outside the school setting.
• Maintain effective relationships with local media, Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.

Other Responsibilities:
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Building Administrator.

Requirements:
Rhode Island Certification as Secondary Teacher preferred (more details).
Valid Rhode Island Coaches’ Certificate.
Valid first aid and CPR certificate.
NFHS certification.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

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