RESPONSIBILITY AND PROCEDURE FOR PUBLICITY

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

ITEM

COACH

BUILDING ATHLETIC

ATHLETIC OFFICE

COORDINATOR

1. RULES			Head coach MUST attend the		Inform coaches of WIAA	Inform B.A.C. & coaches
INTERPRETATION				WIAA-sponsored Rules		Rules Interpretation	WIAA Rules interpretation

CLINIC

Interpretation Clinic for

Clinic as soon as possible.

Clinic as soon as possible .

their sport (if provided).

2.		ATHLETIC	MUST have Athletic Code
	CODE	Policy signed by athlete		Collect signature forms &	NO RESPONSIBILITIES
	POLICY	and parent.	Enforce policies w/coaches.

3.		FOOTBALL	MUST have Football Helmet
	HELMET	Safety Guidelines signed by		NO RESPONSIBILITIES	NO REPONSIBILITIES
	SAFETY	by both athlete and parent.

4.			SAFETY	MUST have Safety Guide-
		GUIDELINES		lines of sport participating		NO RESPONSIBILITIES	NO RESPONSIBILITIES

			in signed by both athlete
			and parent.

5.			FIELD TRIP	MUST have form com-	Must keep on file in
	PERMISSION	pleted from each athlete			office for balance of
			PRIOR to field trip. Copy		school year.	NO RESPONSIBILITIES
			to B.A.C. &/or principal.
			Copy to be with coach
			at all times during field

trip.

FORM A

MUST have Form A

Must keep on file in office

Athletic office to forward

completed from each

for two sports seasons.

B.A.C. a list of all athletes

Permission Slip		athlete PRIOR to first			who purchased insurance
	practice. Hand in to B.A.C.			through school plan.
	alphabetized. Check all			Insurance claim forms to
	signatures.		be given to coaches in pre-
			season packets.

FORM B

MUST have Form B

Must keep all Forms B/BB

		completed from each		on file in office as each
Physical Exam			athlete PRIOR to first		sports season progresses.
	Card	practice. Hand into B.A.C.		Must compile list of all
		alphabetized. One exam		athletes having physicals
		covers athlete for 24 consecutive			on file after fall and	NO RESPONSIBILITIES
		months. Coach is		winter seasons and distri-
		to check list(s) from		bute to Coaches.
		previous sports season(s)
		for athletes who have
		turned in Form B/BB.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

	ITEM		COACH		BUILDING ATHLETIC		ATHLETIC OFFICE
					COORDINATOR

FORM C

MUST have Forms C

	complete prior to first
Emergency Card		practice. Keep on hand as	NO RESPONSIBILITIES	NO RESPONSIBILITIES
	directed in Coaches'
	Handbook.

FORM D

Give to any athlete who

Receive from coach at end of

			sees a physician for an		sport season. Keep on file
	Injury Referral			injury in your sport.	NO RESPONSIBILITIES	for seven years .
		Sheet	Athl Trainer to collect, file
			and hand in to the Athletic Office
(if used)			at end of season.

10.

FORM E

Hand in, completed, to

After receiving all season

		B.A.C. at end of season.		Forms E from coaches,
Injury Summary			Note carry-over injuries.		make copies of each and
	Sheet		distribute to all Head		NO RESPONSIBILITIES
			Coaches in building.
			Distribute promptly.
			Keep on file for balance
			of school year.


11.			FORM F		Athl Trainer to THOROUGHLY		Collect from coach at end
				complete for each injury		of season. Keep on file
	Injury Report				in your sport. Hand in to Athletic		NO RESPONSIBILITIES	for seven years.
		Sheet		Office after season is completed.

12.		FORM G/GG		Must complete through		Keep on file with Forms
			Eligibility column -		A & B for balance
	Checklist Sheet			balance of columns option-		of school year.	NO RESPONSIBILITIES
			al. Hand in to B.A.A. with
			Forms A and B.


13.			FORM I		Use Form I - or use
				equivalent record.		NO RESPONSIBILITIES	NO RESPONSIBILITIES
	Equipment Issue
		Card


14.		FORM J		Each coach completes a			Collect, file and confer if
			Form J at conclusion of		NO RESPONSIBILITIES	necessary with coach(es).
	Coach-to Coach			sports season as directed in
	Evaluation	Handbook. Hand in to the
			Athletic Office.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

	ITEM		COACH		BUILDING ATHLETIC		ATHLETIC OFFICE
					COORDINATOR


15.			FORM K		Complete at conclusion of		Confer with coach on items	Confer with coach on item
				season - hand in to Athletic		relative to Handbook	relative to Handbook
	Post-Season				Office after following		instructions.	instructions. Keep on file
	Wrap-Up	handbook instructions.				as desired.


16.			FORM L		Complete as instructed		Promptly process through
				in Handbook. Hand into		Transportation Dept. as	NO RESPONSIBILITIES
	Transportation				B.A.A. at least two weeks		instructed.
		Request		prior to first travel date.

17.

FORM M

Complete as desired.

NO "DIRECT"

NO RESPONSIBILITIES

				RESPONSIBILITIES						Transportation
	Summary Sheet

18.

FORM N/NN

Follow as instructed.

NO RESPONSIBILITIES


	Overview of
	Coach's Respon-
	sibilities Sheet


19.		FORM O	Complete as instructed in		Complete as instructed in	Collect copy and file.
		Handbook. Forward to		Handbook. Make copies
	WIAA		B.A.A. following timeline.		for coach. Keep on file as
	Eligibility Sheet			desired. Copy to Athletic
			Office.


20.		FORM P	Follow instructions in		Collect from coach and file
		Handbook. Hand in to B.A.A.		for balance of school year.	NO RESPONSIBILITIES.
	Student Athletic		(High School only)		Maintain supply of
	Handbook Acknow-			Student Handbooks for
	ledgement Sheet			coaches.


21.	ASB CARDS	Coach to check squad		B.A.A. to provide list of
	athletes for ASB Cards		student-athletes having
	purchased. Those athletes		purchased ASB Cards--	NO RESPONSIBILITIES
	not having ASB Cards are		list to all Coaches. Collect
	are assessed a equipment		obligation lists from
	rental fee. Compile list		coaches and forward to

and forward to B.A.A. Treasurer. (High School only)


22. LETTER		Establish criteria and		Keep supply of letters and
POLICY AND			determine recipients.		certificates available for	NO RESPONSIBILITIES
	AWARDS		coaches.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

	ITEM			COACH	BUILDING ATHLETIC		ATHLETIC OFFICE
					COORDINATOR

23.			FIRST AID	Maintain updated			Provide information for
		CARDS	First Aid Card or		NO RESPONSIBILITIES	coaches to obtain

acceptable equivalent and maintain valid
					First Aid Card through
					workshops, clinics, etc. on
					a regular periodical basis.


24.					Complete inventory of	Provide inventory and	Provide inventory & order		EQUIPMENT	conclusion of season. order forms for coaches forms for B.A.C. prior to end

	ORDER		Forward final copy to B.A.C.		prior to end of season.	of season. Process inven -	& REPAIR	- keep copy for your files.	Upon receiving inventory tory forms. Process order
		At this time, submit any		forms from coach,	forms. File copy. Provide

equipment repair requests	forward to Athletic	B.A.C. with copy of bid
to B.A.C. or Athletic Office	Office. Process and	prices at conclusion of bid
as feasible. Coach is	forward order forms	process.
responsible for ordering	likewise. File copy.	File copy .
all equipment and supplies
for the following year.

COACHES CODE OF ETHICS

The function of a coach is to properly educate students through participation in interscholastic competition. The interscholastic program is designed to enhance academic achievement and should never interfere with opportunities for academic success. Each child should be treated as though they were the coaches’ own and their welfare shall be uppermost at all times.

The coach must be aware that he or she has a tremendous influence, either good or bad, in the education of the student athlete and thus, shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest desirable ideals of character.

The coach must constantly uphold the honor and dignity of the profession. In all personal contact with the student-athlete, officials, athletic directors, school administrators, the WIAA, the media and the public, the coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct.

The coach shall take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse and under no circumstances should authorize their use.

The coach shall promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct his or her program in harmony with the total school program.

The coach shall be thoroughly acquainted with the contest rules and is responsible for their interpretation to team members. The spirit and letter of rules should be regarded as mutual agreements. The coach shall not try to seek an advantage by circumvention of the spirit or letter of the rules.

The coach shall actively use his or her influence to enhance sportsmanship by their spectators, working closely with cheerleaders, pep club sponsors, booster clubs, and administrators.

Contest officials shall have the respect and support of the coach. The coach shall not indulge in conduct which will incite players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of officials or players is unethical.

Before and after contests, rival coaches should meet and exchange friendly greetings to set the correct tone for the event.

A coach shall not exert pressure on faculty members to give student-athletes special consideration.

CARING BEHAVIOR

Recent court cases involving charges and convictions of local coaches for having inappropriate physical contact with their student-athletes makes all aware of and concerned with what is proper physical contact. The question often asked is does a coach dare even touch a student without risking his or her job?

Clearly, such changes as the increased number of women athletes and society’s growing concern about abuse and personal safety have drawn attention to what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate physical contact. Additionally, athletics often creates special and intense relationships between student and coach. Thus, it is imperative to have a clear sense of appropriateness. It is with these concerns in mind that the following contact guidelines are suggested:

Levels of Coaches Standards

Described below are the standards for an interscholastic coach for initial employment, progressive employment and continuous employment.

Entry-Level Coach Requirements

Described below are the entry-level standards for a paid and/or volunteer interscholastic coach for employment, progressive employment, and continuous employment.

Continuous Training Level Requirements (Paid and/or Volunteer Coaches)

After completion of the beginning coach level, during each subsequent three (3) year period of coaching, must obtain a minimum of fifteen (15) coaches education hours of approved coaches’ standards courses selected or prescribed by the employing school district shall be completed by all high and middle school coaches.

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COACHES STANDARDS – WIAA Handbook

1)	Hold a valid current First Aid Certification Card or have completed a School District approved Athletic Training/Sports Medicine course equivalent to the Red Cross first aid card training. A Sports Medicine course is to include prevention of injuries, recognition of injuries, emergency on-site procedures including transporting the injured, and rehabilitation of injuries. If a Sports Medicine course is used to fulfill this requirement it must be renewed every three (3) years. This also applies to paid assistant coaches and is recommended for volunteer, non-paid assistant coaches.
2)	Hold a valid current CPR Certification Card or is enrolled in a CPR course.
3)	Red Cross Safety Training for swim coaches is required for all swimming and diving coaches.
4)	The employing school district will require:

i)	Washington State Patrol Criminal History Information Form required by RCW 43.43.830 on file.
ii)	The OSPI Moral Character Supplement Form 4020B to be completed.

i)	Be a high school graduate
ii)	Be at least 21 years of age to be a head coach
iii)	Be at least 19 years of age to be an assistant

a)	By the end of the fourth year of Interscholastic coaching, a total of sixty (60) clock hours shall be completed from three (3) or more of the Coaching Standards areas (Additional 30 course hours to Beginning Coach Standards).
b)	Head Coach – annually attend a WIAA approved rules clinic for the sport being coached, or pass the WIAA approved sports rules required of officials for the sport being coached.
c)	Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of School District and WIAA Interscholastic activities policies.

a)	Prior to the sixth year of Interscholastic coaching a total of ninety (90) clock hours shall be completed with a minimum of six (6) clock hours from each of the five (5) standards.
b)	Head Coach – annually attend a WIAA approved rules clinic for the sport being coached, or pass the WIAA approved sports rules required of officials for the sport being coached.

a.	First Aid
b.	CPR Certification
c.	Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
d.	Chemical and Substance Abuse
e.	Injury Rehabilitation

1.	School Physical Education, Sports, or Athletic Law
2.	Annual Review of rule changes and application of rules
3.	School Board policies, WIAA Rules, School Law

1.	Sociology and Psychology of Sports (adolescent psychology, sports sociology and psychology, motivation, dealing with substance abuse).
2.	Philosophy of Interscholastic Activities Programs

1.	Instructional methods in physical education/activities
2.	Instructional methods in physical education for handicapped
3.	Instructional methods in interscholastic sports

1)	Teaches fundamentals
2)	Promotes physical conditioning with specific plan
3)	Has valid First Aid and CPR card, or equivalent
4)	Teaches specific safety procedures for activity
5)	Prepares team for contest
6)	Maintains discipline
7)	Knows and abides by rules of activity
8)	Develops team quality
9)	Encourages appropriate traits of citizenship by being a positive role model
10)	Provides positive leadership for students/staff

1)	Care of equipment and facilities
2)	Team supervision – home and away
3)	Appropriate time committed during season
4)	Delegates responsibility to assistants when appropriate
5)	Organizes effective practice sessions
6)	Practice plans on file
7)	Ability to develop and manage budget
8)	Makes good use of managers and supervises each
9)	Responsibility for such details as: student eligibility, transportation, inventories, and awards
10)	Follows district (coaching handbook), league, and WIAA policies
11)	Goes over Student Athletic Handbook with team
12)	Promotes participation of all team members

1)	Communicates with fellow coaches
2)	Cooperates with building administration
3)	Cooperates with district athletic director
4)	Supports and cooperates with other sports programs
5)	Attends clinics and other professional meetings
6)	Cooperates with media and responds to reasonable requests
7)	Holds meeting when appropriate with parents and athletes prior to first contest to establish positive communication
8)	Maintain good relations with players
9)	Maintains professional relationships with officials

1)	Is enthusiastic and self-motivated
2)	Exercises fairness in dealing with players
3)	Is punctual
4)	Maintains sense of humor
5)	Maintains poise and composure during practice
6)	Maintains poise and composure during games
7)	Appropriate appearance/dress

2.	Prepares students for activities by developing optimal fitness levels.
3.	Follows physician’s recommendations concerning physical activity for the student.
4.	Has knowledge of safety and injury prevention.
5.	Identifies and interprets the effect of nutrition upon health and performance.
6.	Identifies and relates basic safety information pertaining to sport.
7.	Can administer appropriate first aid.

3.	Identifies principles and techniques of officiating the sport being coached.
4.	Motivates athletes toward immediate and long-range goals.

5.	Identifies and interprets and values developed from participating in athletics of a specified sport.
6.	Demonstrates knowledge of legal responsibilities and liabilities pertinent to field of coaching.

7.	Motivates a student to develop positive self-concepts.
8.	Helps students to develop positive self-concepts.
9.	Helps students to accept self-responsibility.
10.	Helps students to accept and fulfill responsibility to others.
11.	Recognizes and initiates procedures to resolve behavioral and emotional problems.
12.	Helps students to understand liability of participation in a particular sport.

2.	Assumes professional responsibility within the school.
3.	Is active in pertinent professional organizations.
4.	Maintains normal ranges of self-control and emotional stability under stress.
5.	Understands the place of interscholastic competition in the educational program.
6.	Understands and applies ethical procedures in the sport.
7.	Maintains rapport with school staff.
8.	Relates and interprets the program to co-workers, athletes, parents and public.
9.	Displays sincere enthusiasm for sport being coached.

10.	Is knowledgeable of and conforms with league, state and national rules and regulations pertaining to athletics.
11.	Has knowledge in regards to purchase, care, use and storage of equipment and supplies.
12.	Can prepare a budget and maintain records and inventories.

13.	Has understanding of and/or demonstrates efficient procedures of team management (facility scheduling, travel arrangements, home events, etc.).
14.	Has knowledge of evaluation and selection of personnel involved in athletic program or sport.
15.	Utilizes findings and interpretations from evaluations for revision of program.
16.	Has knowledge of evaluation and selection of personnel involved in athletic program or sport.

1.	Selects appropriate strategies and tactics of teaching to facilitate learning.
2.	Analyzes skills, rules, theory and strategy of specific sport.
3.	Identifies and plans specific game strategies and tactics.
4.	Demonstrates ability to analyze following contest.
5.	Demonstrates ability to formulate practice plans.
6.	Demonstrates ability to design drills to challenge individuals and team to reach potential.
7.	Keeps current in sports techniques and theory.
8.	Has understanding of organizational techniques for practice.
9.	Has knowledge of teaching aids.

10.	Has knowledge of strengths and weaknesses of various offensive and defensive systems in a specified sport.
11.	Has knowledge of various scouting techniques suitable for specific sport.