A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
Possess and maintain proper Connecticut Certification. Have a strong background in the sport. Such alternatives to "B" above as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Basic Functions:
To help each student/athlete achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The JV/Assistant Coach is responsible for the welfare and conduct of the members of his/her team from the time they report for practice or a game until they leave the school at the end of the activity. In performing his/her duties, he/she must exemplify the highest ideals of good sportsmanship and should offer respect and empathy to each athlete as an individual. The JV/Assistant Coach must be aware that he/she serves as a model in the education of the student athlete and, therefore, shall never place the value of winning above the value of character building. The JV/Assistant Coach shall show respect and give support to the contest officials and shall not indulge in conduct which will incite players or spectators against the officials or against each other. Windsor Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F Windsor Public Schools are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. Windsor Public Schools do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non-discrimination laws. Windsor Public Schools shall not deny access to or a fair opportunity to meet, or otherwise discriminate, against any youth group listed as a patriotic society in Title 36 of the United States Code that wishes to conduct a meeting using school facilities pursuant to Board of Education policy. Windsor Public Schools do not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.
