Track MS Boys Assistant Coach SY2526

Title: Boys Track - 8th Grade Assistant Coach
Reports to: Athletic Director principal local superintendent
Work Activity Classification: Medium
Employment Status: Part-time
FLSA Status: Exempt

Qualifications:

1. State of Ohio Teachers Certificate (preferred not required)
2. Coaching and administrative abilities
3. Obtain Pupil Activity Supervision Validation & CPR Certification
4. Ability to relate to and inspire young athletes
5. Knowledge of the care of and prevention of athletic injuries
6. Organizational skills/resources to enhance the program
7. Skill in oral presentations
8. Able to get along with other coaches
9. Desire to invest time during season
10. Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques
11. Ability to diagnose player deficiencies/prescribe corrective activities
12. Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned

Essential Functions:

1. Assist in developing players for the varsity team with direction from head coach.

1. Responsible to the head coach. Shall carry out the program and recommendations established by the head coach. Under no circumstances shall a coach initiate policies or procedures which are inconsistent with the recommendations of the head coach.

1. Proper attire shall be worn during practice and games.

1. Responsible for the collection of appropriate physical cards emergency medical authorization forms and code of conduct for all players.

1. Use the offensive and defensive philosophy as provided by the head coach.

1. Carry required emergency forms for all players scorekeepers and managers for all practices and games.

1. Responsible for the distribution and collection of all equipment.

1. Communicate your team selection to the head coach prior to announcing to your players.

1. Conduct himself/herself on the field at all times in such a manner that he/she will not insult players officials or spectators. Do not argue a judgment call by the officials. Know the rules. Be responsible for the conduct of your players. Teach by example. Encourage positive fan involvement.

1. Report all games to the middle school and the athletic director.

1. Be willing to attend clinics with head coach.

1. Assist head coach with off-season coverage attend staff meetings and assist head coach with scouting and other responsibilities that are delegated by head coach.

1. Organize and conduct practices as needed.

1. Be loyal to the head coach and the program at all times.

1. Supervise all team members before during and after practice and games.

1. Assist in planning schedules transportation officials and setting up for home games.

1. Inform all participants of the safety precautions associated with their sport or activity and teach proper skills to reduce chance of injury. Check all equipment routinely for safety concerns.

1. Responsible for reporting and care of all injuries.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible intelligent human beings.

1. Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

1. Conduct other coaching duties as assigned by the athletic director or principal as permitted by the negotiated agreement.

Additional Working Conditions:

1. Occasional exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue.
2. Occasional interaction among unruly children.

Terms of Employment: One-year contract