About this role
Assistant Coach – Supplemental Position Bowling Green City Schools Position: Assistant Coach Position Type: BGEA Supplemental/Co-Curricular Position Overview Bowling Green City Schools is seeking qualified and enthusiastic candidates for Assistant Coach positions within the district's interscholastic athletic programs. The Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach in providing a positive, safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate athletic experience for student-athletes. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills and will work collaboratively with student-athletes, coaches, school staff, families, and the Athletic Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Assistant Coach will:
• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practices, scrimmages, and competitions.
• Provide instruction and guidance to student-athletes in the fundamentals, skills, strategies, and rules of the assigned sport.
• Support the development of student-athletes' athletic skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and personal responsibility.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive team environment.
• Assist with the supervision of student-athletes during practices, competitions, meetings, travel, and other program activities.
• Monitor and promote appropriate student-athlete behavior and enforce applicable district policies, athletic department expectations, and the Co-Curricular Code of Conduct.
• Promote sportsmanship, ethics, integrity, teamwork, and respect consistent with district expectations and applicable athletic association requirements.
• Assist with the prevention and appropriate response to athletic injuries and follow district and athletic department safety procedures.
• Assist with maintaining, organizing, inventorying, and properly caring for athletic equipment and supplies.
• Assist with the preparation and appropriate use of athletic facilities for practices and competitions.
• Assist the Head Coach with maintaining accurate records, statistics, participation information, and other required documentation.
• Attend required coaches' meetings, rules meetings, training, and other meetings as assigned.
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with student-athletes, families, coaches, teachers, administrators, officials, and community members.
• Support student-athletes in balancing athletic participation with academic responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and comply with applicable federal and state privacy requirements and district policies.
• Support the overall interscholastic athletic program and cooperate with the Athletic Director and other coaches.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and/or Principal.
Required Qualifications and Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of the assigned sport and its rules, fundamentals, and appropriate coaching techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate with, motivate, encourage, and supervise student-athletes.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with students, families, coaches, staff, administrators, officials, and community members.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Coach, assistant coaches, athletic department, and school staff.
• Ability to appropriately supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, meetings, and other program activities.
• Ability to comply with district policies, applicable athletic association requirements, and federal and state laws.
• Valid driver's license if required for assigned coaching-related transportation duties.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• Previous experience working with middle school or high school student-athletes.
• Ohio teaching license or other appropriate Ohio educator credential.
• Experience working in an interscholastic or youth athletic program.
Required Certifications and Background Requirements Prior to beginning coaching duties, the successful candidate must meet all applicable Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), and Bowling Green City Schools requirements for coaches, including required pupil activity credentials/validation and training. The successful candidate must also maintain any required CPR/AED and first aid certification and complete all required district background checks and other pre-employment requirements before beginning service, as applicable. All required credentials and certifications must remain current throughout the coaching assignment. Working Conditions The position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of coaching and supervising student-athletes, with or without reasonable accommodation. Working conditions may include:
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and other physical activity associated with coaching and athletic supervision.
• Participation in practices and competitions in gymnasium, athletic facility, and/or outdoor environments.
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather when required by assigned duties.
• Occasional interaction with students exhibiting challenging or disruptive behavior.
• Work outside the regular school day, including evenings, weekends, practices, competitions, tournaments, and other athletic activities.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Bowling Green City Schools Bowling Green City Schools is committed to providing excellent instruction and equitable opportunities for each student. We are committed to high academic expectations and extracurricular opportunities in an inclusive, caring, safe, and healthy environment. We empower and support our staff to be responsive to each student through challenging and engaging curriculum. We partner with families and the community to ensure student success. Our Core Values are: Accountability • Compassion • Courage • Creativity • Honesty • Integrity • Respect • Responsibility • Service Equal Employment Opportunity Bowling Green City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Bowling Green City Schools complies with applicable federal and Ohio laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Application Process Interested candidates can learn more about opportunities with Bowling Green City Schools and apply online through SchoolSpring: https://bgcs.schoolspring.com/ For information about Bowling Green City Schools, visit: https://www.bgcs.k12.oh.us/ All applicants will receive an acknowledgement confirming that their application has been received. Applications will be reviewed, and candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted to coordinate an interview. Bowling Green City Schools reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities, and working conditions as necessary to meet district needs and applicable requirements.