Assistant Coach - Marching Band

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in various aspects of the sport-specific program.
• Supervise and monitor all sport-specific athletes and activities to ensure programs of high standards.
• Conduct self in an appropriate professional manner at all times, serving as a role model for the other coaches and student athletes.
• Work with the head coach to ensure that practice periods for the sport stay within the confines of the time specified by the Athletic Director and CHSAA.
• Promote effective communication between schools and community by creating positive support for continued improvement of the programs.
• Attend all sport-specific athletic practices and games.
• Assist head coach during summer athletic camp activities to promote the sport.
• Be available to assist in preparing practice and game field/court for practices and games.
• Communicate and adhere to training rules and other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Maintain good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers, fans, and opponents.
• Maintain multiple communication avenues for parents of student athletes and effective conflict resolution strategies.
• Aid head coach in paper work and filing of all appropriate documents.
• Understand the proper administrative chain of command and refer all requests, concerns or grievances through the proper channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and willing to examine new theories and procedures important to athletics
• Advanced leadership skills
• Customer service and media/public relations skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Budget development and fiscal management skills
• Knowledge of CHSAA rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building and department procedures