Assistant Softball Coach Class Code: 5110/8007

Fleming County Schools

Job Description

Updated February 2024

Class Code: 8007/5110 (X Duty)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Assistant Athletic Coach

Responsible To: Principal

Basic Function: Assist coaches in various secondary, middle or elementary

school athletic programs.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist coaches in daily and long-range athletic activities.
• Assist coaches in planning the athletic program.
• Conduct learning experiences under the direction of the head coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Assist coaches in guiding participants toward a harmonious team spirit.
• Assist in providing escort assistance and supervision to athletes during period of team travel.
• Recommend to the head coach the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Attend all required trainings/meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal, athletic director or head coach.

Knowledge of:

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability to:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations and policies.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of and experience with the sport to be coached

Experience with coaching or work with students in extra-curricular/co-curricular teams,

preferred.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year/season to be determined by the board of education.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated based on board policy and best practices.