Hiring Physical Educators and Coaches
T he manner in which individuals are hired plays a large role in their professional attitude toward both teaching and coaching. While all conflicts in the teaching/coaching issue may never be eliminated, they may be ameliorated in the hiring process when the following are considered. • Philosophy of the community/ school • Philosophy of the physical education and athletic program • Written job description • Review of candidates • Involvement of other teacher/ coaches in the selection process • Conditions of employment • Orientation of new personnel • Evaluation