About this role
JOB TITLE - Assistant High School Coach IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Director of Athletics & Activities RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Assistant Director of Athletics & Activities, Athletics & Activities Coordinator, Head Coach PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - To instruct participants in the fundamental skill, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student-athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation and internalization of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship. Implements "quality" principles and tools to improve effectiveness of program.
Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees. QUALIFICATIONS - (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment) Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Knowledge of Sports and Rules.
• Demonstrate proper care of injuries and injury prevention.
• Demonstrate and convey knowledge of sport.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and abide with the rules and regulations governing the sport.
• Demonstrate consistency with the philosophy and ethics.
Certification/Licensure
• Appropriate BOEE licensure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Coaching Performance - Interpersonal Relations
• Promote sportsmanship at events and practices.
• Prepare and implement practice plans and set yearly goals for each team as well as the program as a whole.
• Display good team preparation in areas of team mechanics, emotional readiness and skill development.
• Show concern for the safety and well being of athletes.
• Personal Conduct
• Command respect and set the example.
• Respect others.
• Remain ethical in dealing with others.
• Cooperation with other Coaches
• Share knowledge and cooperate with other coaches.
• Display respect for other sports and programs.
• Consider your program one of many, rather than the only program.
• Relationship with Athletes
• Remain positive, encouraging and supportive in criticism of players.
• Establish and maintain consistent discipline in accordance with administrative policy.
• Demonstrate concern for the athletes' academic program and conduct.
• Show respect for athletes as individuals.
• Inform student-athletes of the potential hazards and the possibility of serious injury with the improper or proper use of equipment and in participation of the sport itself.
• Appropriately acknowledge student achievement.
• Management Responsibilities
• Cooperate in developing eligibility lists, equipment needs and program information.
• Require all athletes to complete the necessary pre-participation requirements.
• Be punctual and responsible with inventory and other duties.
• Display accuracy and care in record keeping.
• Follow Athletic Department policy in all areas to include: record keeping, reporting inventory, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, and program management.
• Manage the entire program, not just the varsity level.
• Professional Responsibilities/Public Relations
• Provide supervision and administration of team members in regard to contests and events, practices, buses and locker rooms.
• Cooperate with the various staffs and administrations.
• Participate in in-service and professional athletic meetings.
• Accept recommendations and suggestions from supervisors.
• Implements an effective public relations program in regard to the news media, colleges and universities, parents and students.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -
• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
• Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -
• Per Board Policies and the UEA Master Contract.
• Contract as determined by sport and season dates.
• Performance evaluated per Board Policy.