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Employment of Assistant Coaches

a. The head coach identifies final candidates for assistant coaching positions at least six weeks prior to the beginning of the season.

b. The head coach obtains a minimum of two work-related references on each finalist.

c. The head coach submits applications and references on final candidates to the athletic director.

d. Administrators reserve the right to contact a potential candidate’s supervisor or employer to ensure the candidate can be available for practices, games, and to fulfill the duties of the position. If the candidate is a staff member in another Emporia school, the candidate’s building principal should be contacted prior to offering the position so they are aware of any additional obligations the candidate may have.

e. The athletic director and head coach jointly select assistant coach(s) for the season.

f. The head coach notifies selected candidates and asks that person to report to the district Human Resources office to complete employment paperwork.

g. The head coach assigns duties and responsibilities to assistant coach(s) and communicates those expectations.

h. The head coach is responsible for supervision of all assistant coaches and reporting performance to the athletic director upon request.

i. Assistant coaches are responsible for completing all required employment processes and paperwork prior to beginning work.

j. Assistant coaches are responsible for actively supporting the school, program and decisions of the head coach.

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