Football Coaches

Reports to Leader and Administrator - Extra Curriculum

Expectations All staff are expected to: - promote a culture that reflects the ethos of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

and to promote a Christian community and environment
- promote professionalism, respect and care within our community - relate to students with compassion and availability, creating a sense of family which

permeates their attitude as professional teachers and caring adults
- provide the best possible outcomes for the students in their care - conduct themselves in accordance with the _Code of Conduct for Staff_, adhere to all

college policies, the requirements of their employment contract and carry out the
duties and responsibilities stated in this role description.

General Sports Coaches work under the direction of their Coaching Coordinator and/or the
Leader and Administrator - Extra Curriculum to provide students with instructions on
technique and strategy, assisting both the team and individuals to improve their skills.

Duties and Student Behaviour
responsibilities Always encourage high levels of sportsmanship in competitions and ensure that the

spirit of the college is ever present.

If there is any negative behaviour by a student, manage the situation and then report
the behaviour to teaching staff on duty or the Leader and Administrator - Extra
Curriculum.

Student Attendance

The coach must mark the roll at training and competition events, and chase up any
absences where there is no explanation.

If the coach is aware that students will be absent from a competition and that this will
leave the team short of players, the coach must contact the Leader and Administrator
- Extra Curriculum at the earliest possible opportunity.

Training and Competition

The coach is required to accompany and supervise the team at all training and
competition events unless otherwise advised by the Leader and Administrator - Extra
Curriculum. If the coach finds that they are unavailable, they must contact the Leader
and Administrator - Extra Curriculum at the earliest possible opportunity to ensure a
replacement can be organised.

Training is generally two afternoons a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Coaches are
asked to be on site from 3.15-5.00pm.

It is the responsibility of the coach to:

- implement sports training sessions and programs, for individuals and/or

teams/squads
- deliver fitness and sports training sessions developed by the Strength and

Conditioning coaches at the request of the Leader and Administrator - Extra
Curriculum
- identify opportunities for athletic development in individuals and/or teams/squads

and discuss coaching strategies with their Coaching Coordinator to achieve desired
outcomes
- Sports Coach- read and follow the risk management plan for their allocated sport
- ensure they have all relevant equipment, including safety equipment
- ensure they have their coach’s folder with them at all training sessions and

competitions
- ensure that all students are appropriately attired and wearing all necessary safety

gear for their sport and position
- contact the Leader and Administrator - Extra Curriculum in the event of bad weather

to obtain information about training
- ensure that their team are aware of weekend match details
- contact the Leader and Administrator - Extra Curriculum if they are going to be

short of players for a competition round

Leader and Administrator - Extra Curriculum at the end of a competition event.
If a coach’s team has the first or last game on a field at a home match, they are
expected to help with the set-up or pack-up.

First Aid

It is essential that you keep your team’s contact list and medical information up to date
and with you at all training sessions and competitions. If a student becomes ill or is
injured:
parents and contact the Leader and Administrator - Extra Curriculum
- complete and submit a Student Incident Report form as soon as possible.

Work Health Chevalier College is bound by the provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
and Safety The Work Health and Safety Act protects employees, other persons at work, and
members of the public who enter a workplace. Achievement of WHS objectives

depends on the cooperative efforts of everyone concerned.

Staff must:

- take care to protect their own health and safety, and that of their fellow workers and
students at the college
- comply with statutory requirements, college policies and procedures and all lawful

instructions of managerial and supervisory staff - wear/use personal protective equipment (PPE) when identified by signage, work

procedures/instructions (including operating manuals and product directions), or a
directive from a supervisor
- ensure that when operating plant and equipment that it is operated in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and college safe operating procedures
- not, under any circumstances, operate vehicles, plant or equipment while under the
influence of alcohol,