Job Description
Position Title : Assistant Coach
Payroll / Personnel Type : Seasonal
Reports to : Athletic Director and Head Coach
Position Summary :
To assist in the designing and implementing of the athletic program for the assigned sport in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations.
Essential Functions :
- Adheres to all adopted Board of Education policies
- Adheres to all MSHSAA policies and PHL Coaches Handbook
- Provides supervision of students during all aspects of the program
- Serves as a positive role model to the student-athletes and represents the St. Louis Public Schools District in a well-respected manner
- Upgrades his / her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations consultation, etc.
- Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student / parent requests or grievances through the proper channels
- Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program
- Has thorough knowledge of MSHSAA and PHL athletic policies and is responsible for their implementation
- Demonstrates the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship
- Present at all practices, games, and while traveling
- Provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant
- Understands the policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies
- Arranges for the issuing and storing of equipment and submit to the head coach an annual inventory and current records concerning the same
- Recommends to the head coach budgetary item for the next year in his / her area of the program
- Examines the locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on the general cleanliness of the facility
- Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use
- Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
- Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
- Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of the students
- Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy
- Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach
- Helps in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs
- Attendance should be consistent
- Never leave practices, games, or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Ability to communicate with families, students, and school employees
- Knowledge of relevant sports and its rules and regulations
- Ability to provide positive and constructive coaching and feedback to athletes
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate success in the area of application
Experience :
- Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desired
- Knowledge and background in the assigned sport
Education :
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- Valid Professional Teaching Certificate in the State of Missouri OR NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and a Valid Missouri Substitute Certification (required)
- First-Aid and CPR Certification (required)
- Completion of Concussion in Sports Course (required)
Physical Requirements :
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books, equipment, uniforms, and AV / VCR carts
- The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus
- The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff
- The employee is frequently required to drive throughout the district and to events
Working Conditions and Environment :
- Work is routinely performed in a typical gym, field, game, or practice setting
- Very limited or no exposure to physical risk
30+ days ago