Position Summary: Under direct supervision
of head coach, provides leadership, and oversees all coaching duties delegated
to him/her for an interscholastic athletic program operating under NJSIAA
operating bylaws and regulations. Assists
in directing and coordinating all aspects of training, preparing and planning
for an athletic competition, fiscal management and program activities.
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Qualifications: Teacher
Certification/Coaching experience/knowledge of NJSIAA bylaws and regulations
Essential Duties: The Assistant Coach has the duties and responsibilities commonly
associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following,
which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority,
within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the
NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School
District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association,
with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar. As well, the position is
responsible for duties commonly
associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or
through the proper delegation of authority.
Position
Objective:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assist in promoting the general welfare of the
team and help student athletes achieve both team and personal goals.
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Assist in promoting philosophies and theologies
of the head coach.
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Assist in organizing, preparing, and conducting
individual and team practices, training and competition in order to properly prepare
for week-to-week opponents.
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Assist in directing all aspect, areas and
components of the football team (i.e. defense, offense, and various individual
positions.
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Assist in coordinating strategic aspects of the
program.
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Represent program at various in and out of
school events, programs, and responsibilities; including but not limited to
fund raising, student activities groups, parents, and general public.
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Assist in managing daily operations of their
program.
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Prepare daily practice regimen for said position
responsibilities to be incorporated into team practice schedule.
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Assist in various evaluation programs both
athletic and academic.
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Perform miscellaneous job related duties as
assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
REPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED:
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Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of
their particular sport.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing.
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Knowledge of NJSIAA guidelines and regulations.
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Ability to lead and guide high school athletes.
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Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce
safety procedures.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a
diverse community.
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Ability to foster a cooperative work
environment.
Evaluation of
Performance: Performance of this
position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey
Administrative Code and Board of Education policy.
Additional Responsibilities:
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal
or superintendent may assign or delegate.
Evaluation: Performance in this position will be
evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on supervision and
evaluation.
Computer Skills: Proficient in computer applications pertinent
to support the position.
Physical Demands: The
physical demands described in this job description are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job.