Sports Program Developer

The Sports Coach is responsible for fostering a supportive and stimulating environment that encourages students to develop their physical and mental abilities, ultimately contributing to their overall growth and development.

Key responsibilities include ensuring student progress and achievement align with their age group, promoting desirable personal and social attributes, such as fair play, success and failure acceptance, and cooperation in group settings.

• Coaches should maintain an approachable demeanor, treat students fairly and objectively, and inculcate discipline both within and outside training sessions.
• Treat children with dignity and respect.
• Promote maximum student participation and interest and assist students in analyzing and improving fitness.
• Monitor student progress constantly and adjust pace accordingly.
• Conduct checks for improperly dressed students during SPA.
• Keep a check on basic hygiene, be aware of the previous history of each child and attend to health matters seriously and diligently .
• Ensure the safety of players through careful planning of practice sessions, use of equipment and games.
• Develop students at a level of skill and competence necessary for Competition at the school level.
• Familiarize oneself with the SPA Manual, Teachers Manual and Parent Manual thoroughly to understand the core functions and style of working of the organisation.

**Special Events:**

Lead the development of a high-performance program aiming to achieve the highest result possible in inter-school competitions. Search for, select, develop and maximize the potential of the School Team and increase the number of players reaching the very highest levels of state and national performance.

• Be actively involved in planning, organizing and coordinating the Annual Sports Day.
• Participate in organizing and implementing special events of the school.
• Assist in public relations events and other special events sponsored by the school.
• Notify the SPA Coordinator in advance of any tournaments, practice session etc.
• Be responsible for the conduct and sportsmanship of his/her students during practice, at competitions and in public when representing the school.

**SPA Functioning:**

Implement SPA training sessions, training rules and a system of play and scouting program suitable to the sport as per the SPA curriculum.

• Assume responsibility for equipment and materials issued and ensure that all are returned in good condition.
• For all daily practice sessions, the coach should arrive at the court dressed for practice at least 5 minutes before the beginning of practice.
• Review the day's scheduled practice.
• Ensure that the necessary materials are available.
• Provide constant supervision of the players at practice facilities and remain until all athletes have dispersed.
• Design and implement high-quality periodized training and competition programs for students.

**Secondary Responsibilities:**

Coaches will remain present at PTMs. Maintain and keep individual and team assessment records and share them with players and parents at the PTM.

• Assemble a brief scouting report for every game, especially playoff games.
• Review the report with team at practice sessions before each game.
• Report injuries of participants to the SPA Coordinator.
• Submit monthly assessment reports and a summary of monthly activities report to the SPA coordinator.
• Commit to continuous personal and organizational improvement.

The Coach should follow professional etiquette consistent with school systems and policies while working with students, parents, and colleagues.

**Maintenance of Records:**

• Be aware of the process & maintenance of Records as per guidelines mentioned in the SPA Manual.
• Compile and maintain appropriate, accurate, complete, and correct records and provide relevant, accurate and up-to-date information for school systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of students' records.
• Maintain records of:
• Attendance Register
• Class list

Assist the Coordinator to update records in regards to events such as

a) Sports Day

b) PTMs

c) Camps, Tournaments and Competitions

d) School Team Records

e) Monthly Assessment Records

f) Equipment Records

g) Student Participation and Achievement Records

h) Training Session Sheets