Assistant Athletic Coach

Assistant Athletic Coach

Leona Group Schools

• Organize meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assess players’ skills and assign team positions.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Work with the athletics director to schedule facilities for practices and competition.
• Assign duties to assistant coaches as necessary.
• Coaching and instructing players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observe players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establish and maintain standards of behavior and provide proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure eligibility requirements are met and encourage student‑athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conference with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Model positive behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Follow established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Work with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submit a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participate in special activities such as parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Potentially drive athletes using district transportation to and from off‑campus games.
• Model non‑discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior coaching experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training

• Education Administration Programs