Varsity Football Running Backs Assistant Coach - Shadow Mountain HS

Varsity Football Running Backs Assistant Coach

Location: Shadow Mountain High School

Job Type: Temporary

FTE: 1.0

Salary: $2,431.00

Season Dates: TBD

Note: ALL COACHES MUST BE A DISTRICT APPROVED VOLUNTEER. PLEASE ALSO APPLY FOR Chaperone /Community Volunteer/Volunteer Coach.

The job of Assistant Coach is done for the purpose/s of designing and implementing program activities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations related to the sport; providing supervision of student athletes during all aspects of their participation in program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program; serving as a positive role model to student athletes to the community, and to various organizations.

Individuals in this job classification are assigned to a position for a specific sport at the Varsity, JV/Frosh or Junior High level. This job reports to Athletic Director.

• Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
• Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
• Communicates with parents, students, officials, administrators and community for the purpose of providing information, assistance and/or direction.
• Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, and state requirements.
• Manages uniforms, equipment and school facilities for the purpose of maintaining items in a responsible and safe manner.
• Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
• Supervises student athletes during all areas of participation for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participants.
• Teaches sports techniques, playing rules, strategies, and playing tactics for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for the competition.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Skills:
  
  adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; organizing and communicating information and concepts.
• Knowledge: basic math (fractions, percents, ratios); review and interpret highly technical information; write technical materials; speak persuasively; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws, codes, policies, rules; participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; professional standards; safety practices.
• Abilities: schedule activities, meetings, events; gather and collate data; consider a wide variety of factors when using equipment; flexibility to work with others; problem solving; communicate with diverse individuals; maintain confidentiality; meet deadlines; model sportsmanship; motivate student athletes; enforce discipline; set priorities; work extended hours including evenings/weekends.

Working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,…