Volunteer Athletic Coach

Location: Boone Grove

PORTER TOWNSHIP SCHOOL CORPORATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

ASSISTANT COACH

Reports to:

Head Coach / Athletic Director

Job Objective:
Uses technical expertise to coach the assigned athletic activity.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Meets all current board-approved qualifications for the position.

* Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

* A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

* Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.

* Relevant coaching experience. Knowledgeable about interscholastic athletic program regulations.

Essential Functions:

The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

* Works with student athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills. Provides guidance and encouragement to help students profit from their participation.

* Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school corporation. Encourages community partnerships that enhance school programs.

* Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns. Refers policy interpretation inquiries to administrative staff.

* Reviews procedures and schedules before the start of the season. Consults with the head coach to evaluate program needs. Promotes the proper use, care, and security of school property.

* Attends all mandatory programs (e.g., rules interpretation, safety clinics, etc.).

* Monitors innovations, evaluates activities, and recommends program improvements.

* Helps coordinate the development of off-season activities (e.g., summer training, clinics, etc.).

* Helps parents and students understand program objectives. Explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholastic eligibility permission forms, medical exams, activity schedules, letters, awards, participation certificates, insurance coverage, waiver forms, etc.).

* Encourages student involvement in program activities. Helps verify medical/scholastic eligibility. Promotes academic success as an important priority for all students.

* Helps organize team tryouts. Helps maintain the integrity of the selection process.

* Carries out the assigned practice schedule. Gives the head coach a copy of all student communications.

* Helps ensure that all athletes receive appropriate instruction, support, and opportunities to participate.

* Helps assign and track equipment issued to staff and students.

* Helps supervise the preparation of athletic fields and practice/training areas as directed.

* Teaches precautions and procedures to help students prevent injuries. Ensures that equipment is appropriate for participants' physical development and skill level.

* Helps ensure that all required medical authorizations forms are on file and readily available. Documents all injuries that require treatment.

* Helps evaluate individual/team performance. Helps develop/refine game strategies.

* Helps recruit, train, and supervise student managers, trainers, and scouts.

* Helps the athletic director secure personnel for home games when requested.

* Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Models behavior that demonstrates respect for rules, officials, and opponents. Ensures that participant communications do not demean or ridicule mistakes and/or performance.

* Helps arrange transportation and accompanies the team to sanctioned athletic activities. Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned duties.

* Provides guidance, communicates expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress.

* Participates in athletic recognition programs. Helps verify that participants have fulfilled all requirements for letters, awards, and/or participation certificates.

* Takes precautions to ensure safety. Monitors situations that may indicate a problem. Provides appropriate student supervision. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.

* Helps supervise approved fund raising projects. Works with the head coach to…