1. Possesses New Jersey Teacher Certification or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing or fulfills qualifications for Substitute Teacher in the Holmdel Township Public Schools.
2. Has prior experience as a coach or has participated in the sport to be coached. (preferred)
3. Demonstrates organizational abilities, communications skills and skills in interpersonal relations.
4. Possesses required criminal history background check, required drug/alcohol testing, and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Instructional Leadership:

1. Coaches individual participants, small groups and the team, as appropriate, in the skills necessary for achievement in the sport.
2. Knows and implements established rules and policies including:
   • Specific rules governing the sport involved;
   • Guidelines contained in the Coaches’ Handbook;
   • General policy & procedures of the school; and
   • Policy established by the Holmdel Township Board of Education.
3. Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling practices and interscholastic contests as appropriate.
4. Provides input to the athletic director concerning the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted.
5. Submits budget needs annually to the athletic director in accordance with established timelines and guidelines.
6. Accounts for all program monies including, but not limited to those obtained through fund raising efforts.
   

1. Provides supervision of all students/athletes involved in the coach’s particular activity at all times of involvement and oversees penalties for violation of such standards as stipulated by Unified Sports rules, Board policy, school procedures and the Coaches’ Handbook.
2. Maintains necessary attendance forms, eligibility records, team roster and similar paperwork and provides information to the athletic director as requested.
   

1. Keeps informed about the latest equipment, rules and coaching techniques in his/her field of sport.
2. Participates in continuous study and research, and/or attends relevant conferences and/or workshops to maintain and enhance professional competence in accordance with district guidelines and budget allocations.
   

1. Cooperates and shares professionally with other members of the staff including, but not limited to other coaches.
2. Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes a reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians as appropriate.
3. Promotes awareness of the athletic team by providing information to the principal and other relevant audiences about the team's activities.
   

1. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the athletic director or designee.