Assistant Football

January 22, 2026

Waterbury Public Schools

Extracurricular

Schedule:

Appendix B – Assistant Football (Fall)

Division/Department:
Athletics

Stipend: $5,432

Closing Date:
February 11, 2026

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.

• Certificate of Completion for Module 15 from the Connecticut Coaching Education Program.
• Connecticut State Department of Education Coach permit or Temporary Coach permit.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Life Guard Certification (Swimming Only).
• Successful completion of pre-employment process.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator's license.

• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior.
• Knowledge of the specific assigned sport.
• Knowledge of the federal, State and Board policies and regulations regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action.
• Basic skills in equipment repair and maintenance as applicable.
• Coaching skills.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Public speaking skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to diffuse potentially volatile situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students.
• Ability to physically perform essential functions.
• Ability to recognize and treat minor athletic injuries.
• Ability to work assigned hours.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Leadership ability.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• 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…