Assistant Coach

Reports To: Principal and Director of Athletics

Job Goal

To develop the young people entrusted to his/her care to the maximum of their potential, both physically and mentally. To teach competition, discipline, and sportsmanship while developing a program that will be a source of pride for the participants, their parents, coaches, officials, and the community.

Supervisory Responsibility

Assistant Coaches and students of particular program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes a spirit of cooperation between all coaches, their principals, and the athletic director.
• Conducts himself/herself as a professional leader of young people by respecting parents, peers, school officials, and the community.
• Accepts the responsibility for the team's dress, action and behavior at games, practice, on trips, and in the locker room.
• Develops rules and regulations governing participation in the sport.
• Coordinated a program for grades 7-12 in a particular sport.
• Supervises purchasing for the sport, being sure to follow correct purchasing and budgetary procedures.
• Collects and inventories all equipment and supplies immediately after the close of the season.
• Accepts responsibility for checking the eligibility of athletes on the team prior to participation in practice or games.
• Provides strict supervision of athletes at all times: in the locker room, at practice, at games and on the bus to and from games.
• Turns in complete roster of all participants to the principals and athletic director.
• Participates with the principal and athletic director in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of coaches in the program, with principal having the final authority for selecting and recommending coaches to the superintendent.
• Requires all participants to: have physical examinations; have a parental consent form signed and on file; and have insurance or signed statements of coverage.
• Supervises the scheduling program for all teams in the program and submits final schedules to the athletic director for approval.
• Assists the athletic director in preparing a budget for the program.
• Follows policy on awarding letters to participants
• Assists in maintaining and upgrading facilities and grounds utilized by their program.
• Does not hold other jobs or perform other duties that conflict with practices or games.
• Seeks to improve skills by observing other coaches, reading, and attending clinics, or workshops.
• Occasionally oversees and/or assists with field maintenance.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the district's mission statement and provides support in teaching and inspiring all students to continually pursue knowledge, achieve their aspirations and make positive contributions in a changing world.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the principal or athletic director.

Qualifications

Teaching knowledge of the sport directing. Experience in physical education, coaching, first-aid, CPR, and sports medicine. High moral values. Proven leadership capabilities. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Education and Experience

Class A Certification in a teaching field preferred

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with parents/community or employees of the district.

Other Skills

Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continually work inside or outside depending on the sporting event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee is frequently required to work irregular and extended work hours while performing the duties of this job. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being and work output of others. The noise level is usually moderate.

Professional Conduct

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct in compliance with the Mississippi Code of Ethics. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to VWSD policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school district.

Classification Under FLSA