ROLE: Assistant Coach (High School and/or Middle School) JOB DESCRIPTION: The job of Assistant Coach is done for the purpose/s of assisting the designing and implementation of the athletic program for the assigned sport in accordance with the
applicable rules and regulations:
· Providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program. · Serving as a positive role model to the student-athletes and representing the Washington County School district in a well-respected manner. · Upgrading his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations consultation, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport is desired · Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport · The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student-athletes through his/her instructions and actions
REPORTS TO:
· The head coach, in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Has thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the KCSD School Board of Education and is responsible for its implementation. · Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student/parent requests or grievances through the proper channels. · Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE STUDENTS:
· To demonstrate the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. · Give constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct. · Be present at all practices, games, and while traveling. · Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant. · Provide training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant. · Understand the policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies. · Direct student managers, student assistants, and statisticians. · Determine discipline, help delineate procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contact parents. · To foster a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, personal pride, and pride for their school and community.
EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES:
· Collect the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. · Arrange for issuing and storing of equipment and submits to the head coach an annualinventory and current records concerning the same. · Recommend to the head coach budgetary items for next year in his/her area of the program. · Monitor the equipment rooms and coaches' offices and authorize who may enter. · Permit the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times. · Examine the locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on the general cleanliness of the facility. · Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment. · Secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty. · Instill in each player respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use.
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assist the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. · Assess players' skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keep the head Coach informed of the athletic performance of the students. · Maintain a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering. (For both head coach and athletic director) · Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assist with determining game strategy. · Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition. · Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach. · Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. · Arrive 15 minutes before practice, contests, and meetings to adequately prepare and remain long enough afterward to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions. · Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. Attendance should be consistent. · Never criticize, admonish, or argue with the head coach or any staff member within the ears or eyes of players or parents. · Never leave practices, games, or any other contest where a student's attendance is requested until the last student has left. · Perform other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coac