Title:   Assistant/Middle School Coaches

  

Qualifications:

 

1) MHSA Coaching requirements:

2) Must possess current first aid card.

3) Successful coaching experience.

4) Specialized preparation emphasizing the coaching of the respective sport.

5) Good physical health.

6) Knowledge of the care and preparation of athletic injuries.

7) Such alternatives to the above as the board deems necessary and                      

appropriate.

8) Pending hire will be determined by passing background check.

9) All hiring will be done by School District No. 30 on an annual basis.

 

Reports to: Activities Director/Head Coach

 

Supervises: Assistant coaches, players and managers

 

Job Goal: To develop a comprehensive program that will provide an opportunity for students to participate in wholesome and rewarding athletic experiences.

 

Performance Responsibilities:

 

1) To work closely with the Activities Director/Head Coach in program development and implementation.

2) To enforce MHSA and local administrative policies relating to athletics.

3) To work closely with the Activities Director/Head Coach in the recruitment, assignment, supervision and evaluation of the other coaches in your program.

4) To monitor athletes academic progress and check on the eligibility of your

players as per MHSA and local eligibility requirements.

5) To hold regular staff meetings during the season to assure program

coordination.

6) To work closely with the Activities Director/Head Coach in scheduling contests and

practices.

7) To secure a completed Parental Approval/Physical Form from each player

before they are allowed to participate.  Secure an emergency treatment

form to be available at all events.

8) To inform players of training rules and to enforce them consistently and uniformly.  Notify the Activities Director of any violation immediately.

9) To inform players of the accident insurance coverage and file an Accident Report with the Activities Director immediately following an injury.

 10) Present an estimate of expenses and request the travel fund checkbook from the Business Manager one week in advance of any trip.

 11) Account for all receipts and expenditures during trips.

12) Prepare a program budget and submit to the Activities Director as requested.

13) Submit a written evaluation of program, personnel and recommendations for program improvement at the conclusion of each sports season.

14) Plan and implement a program to assist athletes in developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to successfully compete in interscholastic athletics.

15) Coordinate and supervise the total program.

16) Assist in preparing physical facilities for games and practices.

17) Be responsible for care and security of all equipment and submit an inventory to the Activities Director at the conclusion of the season.

18) Actively support the efforts of the Athletic Booster Club.

19) Work closely with the Activities Director to minimize lost school time.

20) Assist college-bound athletes in obtaining college scholarships.

21) Instruct and supervise athletes/students during practices, games and trips.

22) Assist in supervising R-Club functions including Homecoming Dance.

23) Develop, issue, and collect safety guidelines signed by athletes and their parents.

24) Secure only high school managers and high school student assistants.

25) Promote your sport and sportsmanship at pep rallies and through the news media.

26) Develop itinerary for all overnight trips and give a copy to athletes and the Activities Director.

27) Improve professional development through reading, attending clinics, etc.

28) Develop performance goals and submit to the Activities Director prior to the beginning of the season.

29) Notify instructional staff well in advance of taking students out of school.

30) Complete MHSA on-line rules clinic.

31) Review assistant coaches job responsibilities with assistant coaches annually.  Complete evaluation of assistant coaches for both high school and middle school staffs.

32)To make sure all student-athletes adhere to all the expectations and rules in the high school handbook.

 

Evaluation:

 

Job performance will be evaluated by the Activities Director at the conclusion of the sports season.  The evaluation will be based on this job description and the coach's individual performance goal.

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