Middle School - Football Assistant Coach

Qualifications

• A minimum age of 18 years old.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preference for experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a supervisor for student athletes.
• Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices.
• Maintain a safe environment for student-athletes by preventing accidents and injuries.
• Encourage student-athletes to succeed both in their sport and in life.
• Show strong interpersonal skills including effective communication with various stakeholders such as sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
• Ensure adherence to all safety measures, including proper care of equipment and surveillance of program participants.
• Attend all training sessions and additional staff meetings.
• Work flexible hours including off-season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Verify student-athletes' eligibility according to PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies.
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage.
• Communicate with relevant parties such as RSD administration, safe schools, custodial services, and/or RPD as needed.
• Engage with youth groups and foster participation growth.
• Model appropriate behavior for student-athletes.
• Support all RSD athletics.

Physical Requirements

• Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
• Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.
• Withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Lift at least 20 pounds.