Athletics: Assistant Coach - High School SY

Overview

Responsibilities include coaching the designated sport under the direction of the Head Coach, assisting with the Varsity team, coaching the JV (2nd) and/or JVC (3rd) team, and providing guidance, instruction and experience to enhance students' personal, physical and social growth and development. This position may be held in addition to a classroom teaching or other work assignment.

Position reports to:
Building Principal/Athletic Administrator and to Building Athletic Director. Receives direction from Head Coach.

Note:
This position is paid based on student participation numbers and compensated by way of a seasonal stipend. Individuals hired after the start date may be prorated based on the time worked in the assignment.

• Prepares student-athletes mentally and physically for athletic competition.
• Enhances student athlete's personal, physical and social growth and development in a culturally diverse environment.
• Plans and supervises scheduled workouts and games for the assigned team.
• Instructs participants in the skills and techniques of the position played in the sport.
• Keeps abreast of current sport knowledge and coaching techniques by attending clinics and reviewing related literature.
• Maintains current knowledge of WIAA and Metro rules, regulations and bylaws.
• Attends Varsity contests as requested and provides support for the Head Coach in decision making and management of assigned sports events.
• Assists the Head Coach in the management of District-owned equipment, maintenance of records, issuing athletic awards and other functions associated with promotion and management of the designated sport program.
• Attends meetings and clinics as required by the Athletic Department, including league pre-season coaches meetings and annual WIAA rule clinics as they apply to the particular sport.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Knowledge

• Basic rules, strategies, coaching techniques and skills of the designated sport.
• Effective behavior management techniques, team dynamics and group learning.

Skills

• Coaching and motivating athletes.
• Effective communication, organizing activities and giving instructions.

Ability

• Relate to students, staff, administration and the public in a multi-ethnic environment.
• Be fair and consistent when working with students.
• Maintain accurate records and supervise fundraising activities.

• Requires stamina and endurance; requires physical exertion associated with demonstrating techniques; travel between sites.

• Education:
  
  Must be a high school graduate or have completed a GED program.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of one year of coaching and/or participation in the designated sport; successful completion of WIAA Coaches Requirements; must be at least 19 years of age.
• Certificates & Licenses:
  Valid State of Washington Driver's License.
• Preferred:
  Valid Washington State Teacher's Certificate.
• Continuing Education/Training:
  Valid hands-on First Aid and CPR Certification; SPS Adult Sexual Misconduct Class.
• Clearances:
  Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance.