Qualifications:
1.
Previous coaching experience is desirable.
2.
Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.
Responsible to:
The head coach, in conjunction with the Activities Director and
Principal.
Supervises:
Athletes and team assigned to him/her and assumes supervising
control over all athletes in program when such control is
needed.
Job
Goal:
To carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as
outlined by the Head Coach. To instruct athletes in
individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical
training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual
and team success.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
1.
Has a thorough knowledge of the Athletic Policies of District
#282 and is responsible for their implementation.
2.
Has knowledge of existing State and League regulations;
implement these consistently.
3.
Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and
cooperation within the sports program.
Administrative Duties:
1.
Assists the head coach in scheduling.
2.
Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports
events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility
times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school
employees.
3.
Makes sure all participants have proper forms in the athletic
office before they begin practice.
4.
Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of
team equipment.
5.
Provides game updates and summaries after each event to the
athletics director.
Student Responsibilities:
1.
Provide training rules and any other unique regulations of the
sport to each athlete.
2.
By his/her presence at all practices, games and while
traveling, provides assistance and guidance to and safeguards
for each participant.
3.
Completes paper work on all athletic injuries on proper forms
and submits to the athletic office within 24 hours (or on
Monday following Friday or Saturday contests).
4.
Determines discipline and contacts parents when a student is
dropped or becomes ineligible.
Equipment and Facilities:
1.
Is accountable to the head coach for all equipment.
2.
Recommends to the head coach budgetary items for next
year.
3.
Permits athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building
at appropriate times.
4.
Examines locker rooms before and after practice and games,
checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport
equipment.
5.
Secures all doors, lights, and locks before leaving the
building if custodians are not on duty.
6.
Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school
property, its care and proper use.
7.
Ensure proper set-up and upkeep of sports facilities.
8.
Maintains neat and orderly storage areas.
Program Responsibilities:
1.
Assist the head coach in carrying out his/her
responsibilities.
2.
Responsible for all athletic policies that are applicable to
their level of competition.
3.
Instructs team members as to changes in the rules and teaches
fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the head coach.
4.
Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head
coach of that sport.
5.
Attends staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as
outlined by the head coach.
6.
Helps in the planning and implementation of both in-season and
out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
7.
Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using
resources made available by the head coach.
8.
Performs other such duties that are consistent with the nature
of the position and that may be requested by the head
coach.