Assistant High School Football Coach

Location: Burns

QUALIFICATIONS:

a) Valid Wyoming Coaching Certification.

b) Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.

REPORTS TO:

The head coach and Director of Athletics, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principal.

SUPERVISES:

Athletes and team assigned. Assumes supervisory control over student participants in the program when such control is needed.

JOB GOAL:

To carry out the mission and objectives of the sports program as outlined by the head coach and school administration; to instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

a) Has a thorough knowledge of all athletic policies approved by the Laramie 2 Board of Trustees and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.

b) Has knowledge of district, conference and WYHSAA regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.

c) Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

d) Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program and school community.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

a) Assists the head coach in scheduling, providing transportation to contests, tournaments and special sports events.

b) Assists in preparation for scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with custodial, maintenance and school employees.

c) Provides documentation to the athletic administrator needed to fulfill state and local requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.

d) Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO STUDENT ATHLETES:

a) Assists the head coach in the distribution of training rules, covenants, LCSD# 2 Athletic Handbook, and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.

b) Supervises practices, games and team trips. Takes all necessary measures to safeguard each participant.

c) Is present at practices, contests, meetings and any other assigned duties by the head coach.

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES:

a) Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices and authorizes who may enter.

b) Permits athletes to be in authorized areas at the appropriate times, and supervises them.

c) Examines athletic facilities before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.

d) Secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.

e) Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

a) Assists the head coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities.

b) Issues press releases and school announcements as assigned.

c) Instructs team members concerning changes in rules. Teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the head coach.

d) Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport.

e) Attends all staff meetings.

f) Supervises players before, during and after practices and contests. Ensures all athletes are safely on their way home before leaving the facilities.

g) Helps in the planning, implementation, and supervision of both in-season and off-season conditioning, weight programs, summer league play, team camps, clinics, and other skill development activities.

h) Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the head coach.

i) Performs other duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be required by the head coach.