8th Grade Football Assistant Coach

Summary

Supports the Varsity and Junior High Head Coaches with all assigned duties. Coaches and provides direction to student-athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Essential Functions

• Fulfills District policies and procedures
• Fulfills OSSAA policies
• Show loyalty to the Varsity and Junior High Head Coaches and OPS sports programs
• Instructs and demonstrates necessary skills and techniques for individual and team achievement
• Plans and sets up activities, practices, and games
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student-athletes at all times
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles
• Travels with student-athletes on the team bus both to and from games/events
• Ensures medical and safety requirements are followed
• Properly maintains and secures confidential student records and inquiries
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, parents, community, and staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Students

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate
• Certificates as determined by OSSAA
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Computer literate
• Excellent written and oral communication ability
• Strong knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and laws applicable to education and special education
• Expertise in Oklahoma State Department of Education regulations related to curriculum and instruction
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate
• Certificates as determined by OSSAA
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Licenses and Registrations

• Current driver's license in good standing

Physical Demands

• There will be some physical exertion
• The position requires mobility
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will spend substantial time on their feet in an active setting
• Additionally there will be a need to frequently sit, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools, or controls
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required less than 30% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, projector, and similar machines

Work Environment

• Activities associated with games, practice, and usual office working conditions
• Travel, evening, and weekend hours will be necessary to attend events, meetings, and statewide events