Southern Local School District
Administrative Guidelines
 

2431 - INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior High School Principal
 A.The Senior High School Principal shall be responsible in all matters pertaining to interscholastic athletic activities involving Southern Local High School.
 B.S/He shall fulfill all duties and responsibilities as they pertain to interscholastic athletics as prescribed by the Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Board of Education.
 C.S/He and the Athletic Director shall oversee all ticket sales and the handling of ticket revenue.
 D.S/He shall keep a record available at all times regarding the latest up-to-date information on the eligibility of the current season sports squads for Southern Local High School. Cheerleaders and team managers shall be included in this record.
 E.S/He shall recommend to the Superintendent an individual to act as sponsor for senior high school cheerleaders.
 F.S/He shall handle matters pertaining to insurance and processing of medical claims at the senior high school level as they apply for the current year.

Director of Athletics

The Director of Athletics shall:

 A.direct and coordinate all activities of the Department of Athletics and be directly responsible to the principal.
 B.together with the principal approve all athletic contests before they are contracted.
 C.prepare the total athletic budget for presentation to the Board for formal adoption.
 D.ascertain that all rules and regulations of the Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Board are upheld and enforced.
 E.strive to promote good public relations with the general public, news media, opponent's schools, civic organizations, Southern Local Athletic Booster Club, and the Band Boosters.
 F.arrange for ambulance service at football games.
 G.arrange for the transportation with bus coordinator and meals of all Southern Local District Athletic teams.
 H.check the readiness of all high school facilities for teams and the crowd prior to game time.
 I.prepare financial reports of all revenues and expenditures for all high school athletic contests.
 J.coordinate the planning of such events as athletic assemblies, Parents Night, Homecoming, Banquets, Booster Club Activities, etc. All plans should be cleared with the Senior High School Principal.
 K.prepare all game contracts, specifying the date, time, and location; keep all signed contracts on file and current for all sports; be a co-signer with the principal on all contracts.
 L.make arrangements for physical examinations for candidates for athletic squads after checking with the head coach.
 M.employ, and pay all contest officials and personnel including game officials, police, announcer, timer, scoreboard operator, ticket sellers and takers, etc.
 N.issue all passes and complimentary tickets.
 O.regulate the use of the press box and the public address system.
 P.set up the flag raising ceremony and the playing of the National Anthem.
 Q.reconfirm the athletic contest, one (1) week prior to the game date, with the visiting school and game officials.
 R.keep on file all game contracts, official's contracts, and completed current physical examination cards.
 S.make arrangements with the hospital and parents whereby emergency medical care may be given as shown on high school medical form.
 T.arrange for ordering and presenting letters and other athletic awards.
 U.handle all matters pertaining to radio broadcasts.
 V.arrange for reconditioning of athletic equipment.

Head Coach

The Head Coach shall:

 A.be responsible for all matters relating to the organization and administration of the coaching of the team under his/her direction and shall enforce all rules of the Ohio High School Athletic Association as they concern his/her respective sport.
 B.assign duties to all assistant coaches including Reserve, Freshman, and Junior High and evaluate the performance of these coaches as they fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
 C.plan all practice sessions.
 D.be responsible for preparing public information releases regarding their particular sport.
 E.assist in planning of special events as: Assemblies, Parents Night, Homecoming, Banquets, etc.
 F.maintain an accurate squad roster at all times, being certain that it is up-to-date and on file with the athletic director and principal.
 G.cooperate with the athletic director in setting up physical examination schedules and verify that no candidate is issued equipment or allowed to practice until his/her examination card has been completed and his/her insurance coverage is in effect.
 H.assign at least one (1) coach to be with the squad at all times. This includes locker room supervision until all squad members have left the building. A spot check should then be made to see that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used by his/her athletic team.
 I.prepare a detailed equipment and supply request to be submitted to the athletic director.
 J.arrange for the presentation of team awards through the athletic director and principal.
 K.recommend to the athletic director teams that may be scheduled and officials to be employed.
 L.announce and enforce all guidelines concerning conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of the players.
 M.report injuries of participants to the athletic director and principal. Coaches are urged to exercise great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature. Following injuries of a serious or prolonged nature, the coach should secure the signed approval of the doctor and parent before the athlete is allowed again to participate in athletic activities.
 N.be expected, after decisions and policies have been established, to support and conform to them.
 O.shall assign duties, with the athletic director, to the equipment manager.

Assistant Coach (This classification includes Varsity Assistants, Reserve, Freshman, and Junior High Coaches.)

The Assistant Coach shall:

 A.support the head coach in conducting the athletic program of his/her particular sport and the total athletic program of the District.
 B.be loyal to the coach and to the team. The assistant may have to give up some of his/her own ideas concerning methods, strategy, etc. to carry out the pattern established by the head coach.
 C.attend staff meetings when called by the head coach.
 D.assist with the scouting of varsity games in football and basketball when requested by the head coach of that sport.
 E.assume the duties assigned him/her by the head coach relative to the overall program of his/her particular sport.

In the absence of the head coach, s/he may be asked by the athletic director to assume the responsibility of the head coach for a limited period.