General Statement of Duties
The head coach is responsible for the overall management of the program, including planning for practices and games, overseeing team equipment, recruiting and selecting players, preparing and implementing game strategies, and fostering teamwork and sportsmanship.
Essential Duties
Essential Duties:
- Compliance: Adheres to HCPS and Virginia High School League (VHSL) regulations, including eligibility requirements and safety standards.
- Team Management: Organizes team logistics, such as transportation, equipment, uniforms, and schedules for practices and games.
- Player Recruitment: Evaluates and selects student-athletes through tryouts, assessing their skills and potential fit for the team.
- Player Evaluation: Assesses both individual and team performance throughout the season, providing constructive feedback.
- Communication: Maintains open lines of communication with athletes, parents, and school officials regarding schedules, expectations, and team updates.
- Accountability: Keeps the school athletic director (AD) informed about all aspects of the athletic program's development and management.
- Assistant Coach Oversight: Selects, trains, and evaluates assistant coaches
- Fundraising and Fiscal Management: Organizes fundraising activities and manages the team' budget in accordance with county and district regulations and policies.
- Professional Development: Seeks opportunities for training and education to stay current on coaching strategies, techniques, and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to support management program through previous experience as a coach or player.
- Previous coaching experience, knowledge of the sport, and current understanding of coaching techniques and strategies.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes.
- Candidates with college experience encouraged to apply
Additional Information
This vacancy is open until filled. Please refer any questions to Mr. Thomas Nadeau, Student Activities Director at Godwin HS, at or by email .
- Minimum Salary - $2,550.11/Season
The stipend amount stated above is based on the adopted financial plan. The annual salary, for the school year, will be determined once the school year financial plan is approved and adopted in the Spring of 2025.
How To Apply
To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload an updated coaching resume to our online recruiting platform at henricoschools.us/careers/.
Mailing Address: Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
P. O. Box 23120
3820 Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23223
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Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Hourly/Temporary
Hourly/Temporary
Amount of Travel
Work At Home