High School Assistant Girls Soccer Coach - Hammond HS

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The high school assistant coach is responsible to the athletic director/building principal for the planning, coordinating, and directing of those specific athletic activities to which he/she has been assigned.

• Be responsible to the building principal and the school Director of Physical Education and Athletics
• Establish objectives for the program and develop a plan for the implementation of these objectives
• Develop his/her part of the athletic program to the utmost, realizing that the main objective of the program is participation and friendly competition, and the won-lost records are of secondary importance
• Recognize athletic activities as an integral part of a well-balanced educational program. A coach must coordinate closely with his/her athletic activities that might conflict with the normal school program
• Provide vigorous activities that will develop the physique, increase the efficiency of the cardio-vascular system, and contribute to the development of physical skills
• Develop in students the principles of leadership and good citizenship through experiences in sportsmanship
• Foster self-expression, self-confidence, and self-discipline through physical, emotional, and social experiences
• Be knowledgeable of the rules, regulations, and policies as set forth by the Hammond School Board, the School Administration, the Supervisor of Physical Education and Athletics, the Indiana High School Athletic Association, and the Indiana Lake Shore Conference
• Know your part in preparing an athletic budget, selecting and hiring officials, requisitioning equipment and supplies, providing team transportation, arranging schedules, and other duties necessary for the efficient operation of an athletic program
• When injuries occur in a sport, follow the outlined procedures for caring for an injured athlete as described in the Handbook for Interscholastic Athletics under Athletic Injuries
• Ensure that every participant has had the required physical examination and has the IHSAA Parent & Physician’s Certificate signed and on file before participation
• Work closely with the Director of Physical Education and Athletics in checking player eligibility, preparing eligibility lists, and submitting IHSAA entry lists on time
• Work with the Director of Athletics in developing plans for issuing and receiving play equipment; jointly responsible for the condition and disposition of equipment assigned to the sport
• Develop sound public relations with parents and with local newspapers and radio personnel
• Attend departmental staff meetings, clinics, and other professional development activities as approved by the principal
• Cooperate with other athletic staff to establish rules for conduct, dress, and appearance that support the development of well-disciplined students

• Expert knowledge of the sport being taught
• A thorough understanding of the participants: physically, mentally, and emotionally
• Skill in teaching the fundamentals of the sport
• Desirable character and personality traits
• High moral standards
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with pupils, parents, custodians, officials, staff members and the administration
• A thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining to the instructor’s area of responsibility
• Available to supervise activities beyond the school day
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

• Personnel are recommended annually by the building principal and approved by the Superintendent. Compensation will be determined by the School City of Hammond agreement
• Performance of the job will be evaluated annually

The School City of Hammond does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Administrative

• Primary and Secondary Education