W. Va. Code R. § 126-142-25

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-142-25 - Athletic Coaches' Performance Criteria

25.1. Performance criteria in this section are the state-adopted responsibilities for coaches. The purpose is to clarify coaching responsibilities and help provide guidance to the coach in understanding job expectations.

25.2. Professional and Interpersonal Relations.

25.2.a. Communicates with educational personnel, parents, students, and others. Items that may be used to reflect professional and interpersonal relations:

25.2.a.1. cooperates with building principal,

25.2.a.2. cooperates with athletic director,

25.2.a.3. develops rapport with coaching staff within the school,

25.2.a.4. organizes coaching staff,

25.2.a.5. develops positive relationship with participants,

25.2.a.6. develops positive relationship with student body,

25.2.a.7. develops positive relationship with faculty,

25.2.a.8. develops positive relationship with parents and community,

25.2.a.9. develops positive relationship with game officials,

25.2.a.10. develops positive relationship with news media,

25.2.a.11. develops positive relationship with opponents,

25.2.a.12. employs appropriate conduct during games,

25.2.a.13. employs appropriate conduct during practices,

25.2.a.14. attends league, conference, and WVSSAC meetings,

25.2.a.15. participate in activities that foster professional growth and development,

25.2.a.16. motivates staff and players toward desired goals, and

25.2.a.17. commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior, and language.

25.3. Coaching and Related Areas.

25.3.a. Organizes strategies for teaching sports skills and sports management systems. Items that may be used to reflect coaching and related areas:

25.3.a.1. develops high caliber and quality instruction,

25.3.a.2. teaches fundamental skills,

25.3.a.3. handles athletic injuries,

25.3.a.4. cares for equipment,

25.3.a.5. supervises participants and disciplines team appropriately,

25.3.a.6. designs quality organization of practice sessions,

25.3.a.7. designs pre-season planning,

25.3.a.8. supervises managers and other support personnel,

25.3.a.9. manages budget,

25.3.a.10. follows purchasing procedures,

25.3.a.11. initiates game organization skills,

25.3.a.12. follows league, conference, and WVSSAC policies,

25.3.a.13. devotes time and energy to coaching duties, and

25.3.a.14. follows end of season procedures.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-142-25