Athletics - Middle School Assistant Coach (Fall Sports) (SY24-25)

Middle School - Assistant Coach - Fall Sports

Softball Asst. Coach$1,500 Baseball Asst. Coach$1,500

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Previous related work experience with children in an education setting may be substituted for education requirement.
• Previous experience coaching in a similar sport strongly preferred.
• Must possess teaching and coaching techniques appropriate to the sport assigned.
• Current Certification in First Aid, CPR, AED and Concussion.
• First Aid, CPR, AED and Concussion training required.
• Must be available to attend activities, practices and meetings outside of school hours as necessary.
• Certification as required by MIAA.
• Must be dependable and reliable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to relate well to others.

Responsibilities :

• Coaches individual participants in basic and advanced skills necessary for maximum individual achievement in the applicable sport.
• Provides leadership to athletic team
• Teaches, monitors and enforces appropriate standards of discipline and sportsmanlike behavior.
• Monitors adherence by athletes to the rules and regulations of the MIAA
• Follows the Coaches Responsibilities and Expectations attached (adapted from MIAA Sportsmanship Manual)
• Assists the Athletic Director in planning and scheduling a regular program of practice in-season and adhering to the schedule set by the Athletic Director.
• Keeps up to date with any necessary training for assigned sport;
• Attends regular coach meetings organized by the Athletic Director / Assistant Principal to discuss student eligibility, practice schedules, practice locations, documentation, equipment needs, and any general concerns or questions;
• Creates an environment where students are supported and encouraged to participate in the athletics program;
• Adheres to practice schedules, student practice rules and medical compliance as required by the league;
• Strictly upholds and enforces standards and rules of athletic program, especially safety rules and standards;
• Sets appropriate boundaries for students based on school rules;
• Models positive behavior and fair play for students;
• Instructs students in the proper use of equipment and sets up equipment for practice and games;
• Notifies Athletic Director in a timely manner of any misuse of athletic equipment and need for any replacement equipment;
• Completes all necessary documentation for students to participate in the Athletics program and ensures all documentation is submitted by deadlines;
• Assists, as needed, in planning and executing an awards party for students at the end of the school year;
• Attends all necessary meetings relating to the Athletics Program;
• Keeps Athletic Director up to date on games, practices, and issues or concerns related to assigned sport;

To Apply : Apply via TalentEd. Upload a letter of interest and resume. *Please state which coaching position you are applying for in your letter of interest.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The Chelsea Public Schools District is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, appointing, assigning, training, evaluation and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualifications, without regard for race, color, national origin, sex, religious affiliation, age, ancestry, marital status, handicapping conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other applicable unlawful discriminatory standards.

Title VI & Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII & Title VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws).