HIRING / EVALUATING COACHES:

All too often we are opening up another coaching position.  The turnover has increased, adding to our workload. Here you will find documents and websites to assist you in the pursuit to fill the coaching vacancies you will deal with seasonally.

Key Topics:

Hiring Coaches

• ​What is the process​
• What is my role / responsibility
• Who do I involve in the process (who are the stakeholders)
• Who is on the interview committee
• What am I looking for in a coach
• ​Job Posting Sites:
  • www.wiaa.com
  • www.indeed.com
  • www.icoachconnect.com​

​Evaluating Coaches

• ​Don't focus on the outcome, focus on the process!
• Make sure coaches understand education-based athletics
• Is your coach an excellent teacher?
• Do the coach have an excellent knowledge of the sport?
• Does the coach lead by example?  Are they a mentor for your student-athletes?
• Does the coach have a passion for improvement? (lifelong learner = lifelong coach)

Helpful Documents:

Example of an Open Format Interview Process
​Head Baseball Interview Questions
Head Volleyball Interview Questions
​Assistant Basketball Interview Questions
​Assistant Soccer Interview Questions

​Interview Committee Instructions & Coaching Characteristics