QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program. 

 2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. 

3. The assistant coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport 

and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to 

the field. 

4. The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through 

his/her instructions and actions.   

REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in 

conjunction with the high school principals   

JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training 

necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same 

time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially 

acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of 

accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills 

through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Bethel Park 

Schools' 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 and 

interprets them for staff. 

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.   

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

4. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs 

conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program. 

5. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according 

to local clinic policy. 

6. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff 

effectiveness and evaluates all assistants. 

7. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation. 

8. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

Bethel Park School District is a regular school district located in Allegheny County with 8 schools, 305 teachers and 3,870 students. Total Revenue is $94,260,000 and is trending flat. Bethel Park School District spends $20,849 per student per year on instruction.