Assistant; Freshman Baseball

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Summary Of Assignment This job assignment is accountable for assisting in instructing student athletes in a specific sports activity and providing leadership in helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, and appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

• Assists head coach in planning and scheduling a regular program of practice in season in accordance with District policy and State athletic rules/regulations;
• Assists head coach with end of year inventory and award information as requested;
• Assists head coach with team rosters as requested;
• Assists in efforts to improve the program;
• Assists in managing athlete behavior during all athletic practices, competitions, and events;
• Assists in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility/area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times, especially, when students are present;
• Assists players in the care and prevention of injuries;
• Assists the head coach in assigned sport and associated activities;
• Assists the head coach in maintaining necessary attendance forms, accident reports and similar paperwork;
• Assists the head coach in recommending purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms, as appropriate;
• Assists the head coach, when necessary, in scheduling contests and transportation where applicable;
• Attends clinics, camps, and seminars as required;
• Attends coaches and rules interpretation meetings;
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the sport involved;
• Collects all uniforms and equipment at the end of the season;
• Communicates with classroom teachers to encourage individual success of each player;
• Communicates with head coach regarding coaching strategies and procedures;
• Complies with Board policies and District procedures in the development and maintenance of the interscholastic athletics program;
• Conducts oneself with tact and diplomacy;
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and assists in establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of such standards by individual students;
• Enforces rules and regulations which have been established by the head coach and distributes copies of same to all team members prior to the start of the season;
• Ensures appropriate attire at practices and events;
• Ensures practice and repetition of fundamentals;
• Ensures proper care of equipment;
• Ensures proper organization of practices and drills;
• Ensures safety of students;
• Ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely manner;
• Evaluates assigned programs and submits written reports to the head coach at the conclusion of the season;
• Evaluates players;
• Follows all applicable State laws and CIAC regulations as outlined in the CIAC Handbook;
• Follows District procedures in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in assigned sport;
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents;
• Is encouraged to tape and review game films;
• Maintains complete and accurate records (e.g., attendance forms, file accident reports, etc.);
• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student athlete grades for eligibility purposes, etc.;
• Maintains satisfactory attendance;
• Oversees the condition of the locker room;
• Participates in awards program by distributing awards to the players;
• Plans and schedules with the head coach a regular program of practice in season (including holiday or vacation periods);
• Promotes good public relations through personal appearance, attitude, and conversation;
• Provides a positive learning environment for the athletes;
• Provides for the orderly distribution and collection of all athletic equipment;
• Reports all injuries to school nurse or principal;
• Responds to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner;
• Serves as a role model for students;
• Shares responsibility with head coach for field or court preparation;
• Submits physical forms and other necessary paperwork to the school nurse prior to engaging in the sport;
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students,…