About this role
CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT COACH II BASIC FUNCTION: Assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist in head coach in planning the athletic program.
• Assist the head coach in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist the head coach in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Assist the head coach in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E. D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and 64 semester hours. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of criminal record check, AIDS awareness training, and current certification in first aid and CPR.