Girls Basketball Varsity Assistant Coach

Overview

Girls Basketball Varsity Assistant Coach – Northwood Local Schools, Northwood, Ohio. This job is also posted in Northwood Local Schools.

• Job : 5689252
• Final date to receive applications: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Yesterday
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

NORTHWOOD LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Title:
COACH - ASSISTANT
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Reports to: Athletic Director and Head Coach

Job Objective: Coaches assigned student athletic activity as directed.

Minimum — Sport-specific coaching skills verified by training and/or work experience.

• Comprehensive understanding of current interscholastic athletic program regulations.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) fundamentals of coaching and concussion awareness/prevention training is a prerequisite requirement.

Physical Demands: Duties require lifting/moving heavy athletic equipment.

Note:

Contracts are made available to licensed staff with appropriate knowledge and experience. Unfilled positions may be offered to other qualified applicants meeting school district and state department of education criteria. Verification of credentials and work history is required. A Pupil Activity Permit and/or Ohio School Van Driver Certificate may be required.

• Helps coach assigned athletic activities (e.g., instruction, practice, games). Provides direction, support and accountability to help students benefit from program participation.
• Attends mandatory programs (e.g., rules interpretation, safety clinics, etc.).
• Conducts program risk assessments. Implements corrective measures as needed.
• Helps prepare/restore shared activity sites. Maintains orderly work/storage areas.
• Protects district property. Implements procedures to prevent the loss of supplies/equipment.
• Assists with the ordering, distribution, collection and refurbishing of program uniforms.
• Verifies the accuracy of correspondence, news releases, posters, etc., prior to public release.
• Publicizes program information. Participates in preseason parent-student meetings. Informs students about rules and personal responsibilities. Verifies authorized fees have been paid.
• Helps conduct unbiased professionally administered tryouts to select program participants.
• Helps confirm scholastic eligibility. Verifies medical authorization forms for each participant are on file and readily available. Teaches safety precautions. Investigates/documents injuries.
• Ensures equipment is appropriate for the physical development and skill level of participants.
• Makes sure all athletes receive appropriate instruction, support and opportunities to participate.
• Instructs participants in physical conditioning tactics.
• Promotes sportsmanship (i.e., ethics, fairness, fellowship, respect, etc.).
• Helps coordinate off-season activities (e.g., practice schedules, training clinics, etc.).
• Arranges transportation and accompanies students to/from sanctioned activities.
• Evaluates individual/team performance. Prepares statistics. Develops/refines game strategies.
• Ensures program activities are self-sustaining except when authorized by the administration.
• Helps students develop fundraising proposals (i.e., budget, anticipated expenses, solicitation time-frame, funding sources, etc.) for administrative approval. Supervises fundraising activities.
• Complies with district accounting procedures. Ensures activity accounts are suitable for audit.
• Helps organize recognition events. Verifies students have fulfilled requirements for awards.
• Evaluates operational performance. Identifies short/long-range program needs and opportunities.

• Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public image.

• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Contributes to an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with…