About this role
TITLE: ASSISTANT COACH TYPE: Extra-Duty REPORTS TO: School Athletic Director or Designated Building Administrator POSITION SUMMARY AND EXPECTATIONS: The primary purpose of this position is to perform coaching duties for one or more teams as assigned by the Head Coach. A primary focus is the establishment and maintenance of a positive and respectful learning environment and working relationship with students, staff, administration, parents/guardians, and community members. A related responsibility is to assist the Head Coach with program development or coordination duties as requested. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Age 18 or older.
• Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• ASEP Certification (High School only) Note: A non-certified coach may coach with a certified coach for one (1) sports season, but must be certified prior to beginning a second season in any sport.
• Knowledge of rules and coaching strategies for assigned sport.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Required to coach in English, Spanish, and/or Russian depending on assignment.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form.
• Conducts regular practice sessions to improve skills and knowledge of the athletes and team in general.
• Models good sportsmanship and enforces appropriate team rules and team discipline.
• Adheres to athletic eligibility requirements, District Athletic Handbook, league or association SOPs, and applicable OSAA rules.
• Supervises and/or arranges for proper supervision of athletes during practice, games, travel, and any related activities.
• Provides program information to parents and notifies media of program and contest information if requested by Head Coach.
• Submits rosters and equipment inventories as required.
• Consults with the Head Coach on a regular basis regarding individual, team, or program issues or needs.
• Assumes responsibilities of Head Coach on a temporary basis in his or her absence.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior and maintains order in a consistent and fair manner.
• Notifies and involves parents/guardians regarding a student's behavior in accordance with school and District requirements.
• Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all assigned students.
• Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan, and Schoolwide Improvement Plan.
• Collaborates and confers with students, parents, colleagues, and community members in a harmonious and respectful manner.
• Assists parents and community members as needed.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments.
• Complies with professional development activities as required by the District.
• Actively seeks out and participates in professional development activities designed to improve professional competence.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing information and expertise with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
• Holds expectations for high performance of self and students.
• Assesses results of performance for improvement on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations.
• Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
• Follows all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Adheres to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators (licensed employees).
• Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• The employee is expected to be dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Work is performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations, depending on assigned sport. Extreme variations in weather and temperature can occur.
• In cases in which the employee is required to travel between sites, the employee is responsible for his/her own travel and will be reimbursed for approval mileage.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student or employee illness or injury.
• Required to obtain a First Aid and/or CPR Card and serve as a Delegated Caregiver or Designated First Aid Provider.
• Occasionally performs other duties as required by supervisor.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As outlined in Extra Duty Contract.