Assignment Category:              ECA

General Purpose

The Head Coach is a key individual in the MCAS athletic program.  The Head Coach is responsible for promoting the highest type of conduct from each athlete.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee the total sport program, K-12, with the assistance of the assistant coaches and provide guidance to all coaching staff
• Communicate with the Athletic Director
• Organize, plan, and coach all activities and practices
• Attend all required Athletic Department, DAC, and IHSAA meetings
• Provides documentation in regards to physicals; consent; rosters; awards; eligibility; emergency medical forms; and any other required information in the time frame set forth by the Athletic Department
• Complete the IHSAA/NFHS coach certification program and ensure all assistant coaches have also completed the certification program.
• Monitor academic performance and assist with college opportunities
• Lead fundraising effort for the sport program
• Assumes duties which the Athletic Director or Principal deem necessary for the improvement of the program
• Be present at all practices and contests, providing assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.  Ensure that athletes are supervised at all times.
• Will be accountable for all equipment and uniforms including the safety, inventory, and storage.  Will be required to submit an annual update of inventory to the Athletic Department promptly after the season ends.
• Follow all District, School, and Athletic Department policies and procedures.

Salary and Benefits

 Payment Type:             Per Index

The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Eason-Watkins, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.