em> Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment Share responsibilities for upkeep and regular care of facilities and fields Secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty Instill in each player respect for each other, athletic equipment, and school property, including its care and proper use Organize parents, coaches, players, and guests for pre-season meetings Promote the sport within the school by recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program Promote the sport outside the school through news media, Little League programs, or in any other feasible manner Work with the Athletic Director and Chief Communications Officer to ensure the quality, effectiveness, and validity of any oral or written release to local media Maintain excellent public relations with news media, Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans Present information to the news media concerning schedules, tournaments, and results Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS Depending on the sport, work may be considered light to heavy, requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force. Coordinate sports events and practices with maintenance and school employees Provide documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility Provide proper safeguards for the maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites Advise the Athletic Director of any concerns or issues and recommend policy, methods, or procedural changes Provide training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant Give constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct, ensuring that the student is eligible academically to participate Attend all practices and games Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant Initiate programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies Complete and submit proper paperwork regarding all disabling athletic injuries to the athletic office within 24 hours Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians Determine discipline, delineate procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary, and contact parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible to participate Assist athletes with their college or advanced educational selection Participate in the budgeting function with the Athletic Director by establishing requirements for the next season.