Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Has the ability to assist with a total sports program.
2. The assistant coach must have knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport
and follow the program the head coach outlines
3. The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through
his/her instructions and actions.
REPORTS TO: High School Athletic Director/Head Coach
GENERAL:
1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's
image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable
responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is
taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good
mental health.
2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury
factor and due process predicaments.
3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to
function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach
shall exercise common sense and good judgment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the North Mac CUSD #34 Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the
sports program.
2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently. Seeks guidance from head coach or athletic director if needed.
3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through
proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
4. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
1. Assists the head coach with transportation and requirements for tournament
and special sport events.
2. Assists the head coach in the necessary preparation for scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to
scheduled facility times.
3. Assists the head coach with documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations,
parental consent and eligibility.
4. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
5. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes
the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
2. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct as directed by the head coach.
16. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and
safeguards for each participant.
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
1. Assists the head coach with parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.
2. Promotes the sport with a positive attitude in the school and community