Track and Field THS Assistant Code 17

Purpose

The Assistant Varsity Coach assists in supervising sport functions in grades 7 through 12, and works closely with other staff and the administration of the District. Responsible to: Head Varsity Coach and Athletic Director. Payment rate according to negotiated agreement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university or meet Rule 10 requirements
• Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate on file in the Central Office meet Rule 10 requirements
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made)
• At least three years of coaching experience at the secondary level
• Ability to obtain and maintain current first aid, CPR and AED certifications

Essential Functions

• Ability to provide supervision and quality instruction to staff and participants
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations: establish fair rules, communicate rules, enforce rules
• Ability to remind athletes of the inherent dangers of the sport
• Ability to match competitors based on skill, experience, maturity, height/weight, age, and gender
• Ability to develop and implement a safe environment to the extent possible, including equipment and condition of facility
• Ability to provide a plan for handling injuries, both foreseen and unforeseen
• Ability to be a role model of character, conduct, and good sportsmanship

Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions

• Ability to occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to work various and numerous hours

General Responsibilities

• Ability to be familiar with and enforce school, district, department, and K.S.H.S.A.A. rules of eligibility
• Ability to assist in requiring all athletes to have a physical examination and are scholastically eligible before participation is allowed; assist in requiring all signatures be received before participation is allowed
• Ability to be responsible for supervision of athletic facilities used and securing such areas
• Ability to organize teaching situations so teaching is being done at practice, pre-contest, half time, and post-contest time frames
• Ability to implement and observe a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and complete all paperwork relating to athletic injuries
• Ability to attend and be prompt to all practices and meetings
• Ability to ride team bus to and from each contest with athletics
• Ability to demonstrate effective reinforcement on a daily basis, whole-part-whole teaching, mental toughness development, drill work, myth building, and situational coaching during each practice session
• Ability to assist getting debt list items returned
• Ability to be responsible for making recommendations on facilities and equipment needs
• Ability to motivate and direct athletes by being positive in all situations
• Ability to demonstrate support for the entire athletic program, as well as the programs established by Turner Recreation Commission
• Ability to attend the Booster Club-sponsored sports banquet/reception
• Ability to be responsible for establishing and communicating team rules to athletes and parents, and maintaining discipline consistent with rules; address grievances and work to increase morale, proper behavior, and cooperation
• Ability to display leadership of the highest quality to exemplify the importance of school attendance, school rules, and responsible behavior
• Ability to promote the athletic program to assure maximum participation, positive publicity, and establish good relations with the media
• Ability to display positive rapport with athletes, parents, and media
• Ability to demonstrate loyalty to the athletic program; commit a full measure of time, effort, thought, and energy to the program
• Ability to keep Athletic Director informed, following the proper chain of command
• Ability to take advantage for self-improvement by attending clinics and seminars to stay current on new techniques and methods; have an up-to-date knowledge of sport and needed skills being taught
• Ability to hold membership in professional organizations
• Ability to dress appropriately
• Ability to resolve conflicts developed within the program
• Ability to implement and follow all school district policies during all activities
• Ability to observe and follow all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
• Ability to perform other duties and assume other responsibilities consistent with the nature of the position and requested by the Athletic Director, Head Varsity Coach and/or Head Junior High Coach

Term of Employment

Academic year as assigned.

Evaluation

Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy. Approved 8/7/01, Revised 7/7/09.