Dance Assistant Coach

About the role

The Assistant Athletic Coach assists with the administration of the assigned athletic program, which includes a variety of students. They are responsible for executing competition strategies, monitoring student athlete development, and ensuring adherence to district policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all district policies, procedures, and expectations regarding athletic programs.
• Assume secondary responsibility for student athletes during sporting events, practices, or other athletic program related activities.
• Adhere to all financial policies of the district regarding the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.
• Serve as a representative of the school district during sporting events, maintaining professional conduct at all times.
• Complete and maintain appropriate certification and training hours as required, including all MHSAA requirements.
• Assist with providing guidance, instruction, and a safe environment to student athletes.
• Affirm the standards of student behavior during sporting events.
• Aid in the planning and organization of activities, practices, and games.
• Travel with student athletes on the team bus both to and from games.
• Enforce discipline policies and emphasize sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Supervise students in the locker rooms during games and ensure appropriate behavior.
• Aid in monitoring the academic performance of student athletes to ensure eligibility requirements are met; and encourage student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Check and secure all offices, storage rooms, outside doors, and locker rooms after last player leaves games or practices.
• Monitor and maintain sporting equipment and team uniforms.
• Provide extended guidance and support to student athletes, as needed.
• Aid in coordinating special activities such as parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, or other appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university preferred.
• Certified teacher preferred.
• Minimum Class "A" Mississippi Teaching License (preferred).
• Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid Card, MS Class B Drivers License with Air Brakes and Passenger endorsements.
• Level 2 Coaching certificate through the National Federation of High Schools.
• MHSAA required certificates.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience preferred.

Skills

• Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail, Internet software, and word processing software.
• Ability to work with head coach.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Salary Range: 3%-22% of Salary

Schedule

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