About this role
Assistant Coach:
• Has a thorough knowledge of the Rules and By-Laws of the KHSAA as they pertain to his/her sport, including the clearance of all staff members and student-athletes.
• Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Promotes a sense of unity and camaraderie in the athletic department as a whole.
• Does not discourage students to participate in other school sponsored sports.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility usage times.
• Coordinates facility needs/repairs with head coach.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment.
• Provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
• Is accountable to the Head Coach for all equipment. Assists with issuing and collecting of equipment and submits to the Head Coach annual inventory.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows and, locks and stores all equipment before leaving areas.
• Supervises locker room area before and after practice as delegated by Head Coach.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment, school property, and their proper use.
• Assists the Head Coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities.
• Instructs team members as to changes in the rules and teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Coach.
• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of the sport.
• Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the Head Coach.
• Never criticizes, admonishes or argues with the Head Coach or any athletic staff members within ears or eyes of players, fans, parents and other staff members.
• Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Head Coach.
• Performs other duties that are consistent with the nature of the positions and that may be requested by the Head Coach, Athletic Director or Principal.