Athletics: Assistant Coach - Middle School 26/27 SY
Seattle Public Schools · Washington, United States · 1 mo ago
EducationInternship
Responsibilities
- Coaches the designated sport under the direction of the Head Coach.
- Affords assistance to the Varsity team.
- Coaches the JV (2nd) and/or JVC (3rd) team.
- Provides guidance, instruction, and experience to enhance students' personal, physical, and social growth and development.
- Prepares student-athletes mentally and physically for athletic competition.
- Enhances student athlete's personal, physical, and social growth and development in a culturally diverse environment.
- Plans and supervises scheduled workouts and games for assigned team.
- Instructs participants in the skills and techniques of the position played in the sport.
- Maintains current knowledge of WIAA and Metro rules, regulations, and bylaws.
- Attends Varsity contests as requested and provides support for the Head Coach in decision making and management of assigned sports events.
- Aids the Head Coach in managing District-owned equipment, maintaining records, issuing athletic awards, and other functions associated with promoting and managing the designated sport program.
- Attends meetings and clinics as required by the Athletic Department, including attending the League pre-season coaches meeting and annual WIAA sponsored rule clinics as they apply to the particular sport.
Requirements
- High school graduate or completed a GED program.
- Minimum of one year of coaching and/or participation in the designated sport.
- Successful completion of WIAA Coaches Requirements.
- At least 19 years of age.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic rules, strategies, coaching techniques, and skills of the designated sport.
- Effective behavior management techniques, team dynamics, and group learning.
- Effective communication, organizing activities, and giving instructions.
- Ability to relate to students, staff, administration, and the public in a multi-ethnic environment.
- To be fair and consistent when working with students.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and supervise fundraising activities.