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Question 29 of 35 for our Athletic Director Mock Interview

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Question 29 of 35

If a coach was loved by the students but under-performing on the field, what would you do?

"This situation has come up in my current role, and I think clear communication of expectations is key. By providing solid feedback to the coach while setting specific goals and guidelines, we can create a performance plan to measure success."

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How to Answer: If a coach was loved by the students but under-performing on the field, what would you do?

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  • 29. If a coach was loved by the students but under-performing on the field, what would you do?

      What You Need to Know

      This is a problem-solving question. Consider your experience from the past. If you have experienced this scenario, discuss how you handled it and what the positive outcome was. Share that you understand you would be responsible for resolving this situation, even though the coach is to be held accountable.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Entry Level Example

      "This situation has come up in my current role, and I think clear communication of expectations is key. By providing solid feedback to the coach while setting specific goals and guidelines, we can create a performance plan to measure success."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "If I had a well-liked coach who was underperforming, I would discreetly put the coach on a performance plan. Most individuals perform better when their work is monitored, and it's a short-term requirement. I have found that performance plans are fast solutions for those motivated to keep their jobs."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Experienced Example

      "If the coach cannot meet the needs and requirements of the school, there may be an opportunity to move them into another role. I would hope to keep the strong team dynamic in place while managing our team members appropriately."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I think it depends on what under-performing means to a point. A coach that is loved by the students but not winning is different than one that loved but not doing their job to live up to our standard. If they are not meeting our standard, I think you need to meet with them and discuss what the concerns are. Do your homework. Talk to parents and assistant coaches, see what the culture within the team looks like. If the culture is there, then a performance plan can help. Make sure they are still invested. If they are, they will be driven to improve."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Great distinction between the two scenarios. Have you ever had to address a situation like this?
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