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.