Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator

Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator

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Title: Assistant Coach

Category: Athletic Coaching

Reports To: Athletic Director / Building Principal / Head Coach

Job Summary: Assists the head coach in providing leadership, coordination, and supervision of his/her sport.

• Possesses valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate, preferred
• Possesses prior coaching experience
• Possesses prior experience as a player in applicable sport
• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
• Possesses thorough knowledge of the rules and skills of the specific sport and ability to demonstrate skills
• Possesses knowledge of the psychology of coaching, preferred
• Possesses proficiency in the English language, with strong oral and written communication skills
• Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Possesses ability to maintain a professional working relationship based on honest and open communication with student/athletes, coaches, parents, all school personnel, booster groups, officials, and the media
• Possesses valid driver’s license if position requires travel around district
• Knowledge of:
• Applicable State, District, and PIAA laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children
• Basic first aid and CPR

• Presents self to act as a positive role model
• Serves as a teacher of the fundamentals and finer points of the sport; develops strategy for contests; develops the individual and collective skills of the team; reflects the philosophy of the school and the athletic program
• Serves as a role model for athletes in areas of demeanor, language and conduct during contests, practices, and at all school related functions
• Adheres to the policies of the PIAA, District 11, the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, and the Northampton Area School Board
• Ensures all athletes have completed physical forms before they take the field
• Monitors the enforcement of all school policies that pertain to athletics, including, but not limited to academic eligibility, PIAA eligibility, and school disciplinary matters
• Assists in maintaining an accurate inventory of all equipment
• Instruct athletes on the safe use and care of all equipment
• Assists the head coach in conducting well organized practice sessions each day throughout the season when contests are not scheduled
• Accepts assigned responsibilities from the head coach
• Assists in the supervision and monitoring of conduct and behavior of all team members and managers during all contests and practices, as well as the transportation between such events
• Maintains a working relationship with the athletic training staff
• Assists the head coach in communicating with athletes and parents before the start of the season to convey information relevant to the program
• Participates in professional development during the off season

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, seminars, or other professional growth activities
• Administers to the health needs of students, as needed
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and in‑services, as assigned
• Performs related duties, as assigned

• Possesses ability to access, input, and generate output of data from a computer
• Possesses ability to understand directions and instructions to perform duties
• Possesses ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information

• Up to 10 lbs: C 11 to 20 lbs: B Beyond 20 lbs: B

• Possesses ability to move about the gym or grounds to access equipment and files: C
• Possesses ability to position self to work with students, staff, and the public: D
• Possesses ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations to perform duties: C

Applicable sports season;
Compensation per the PSEA‑NEA Agreement.

Exempt

Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Education Management