ASSISTANT COACH (BHS & MMS) JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:                     Assistant Coach   (high school and middle school)

Qualifications:

1. Valid South Dakota teaching certificate and coaching endorsement or the equivalent
2. Valid SDHSAA Coaches Education Program (Fundamentals of Coaching, First Aid & Concussion in Sports)
3. Employment as a teacher or teacher aide preferred.
4. Previous coaching experience in assigned sport desired.
5. Knowledge and playing experience in assigned sport preferred.

Reports To:    Head Coach in collaboration with the Activities Administrator and Principal.

Supervises: Student-athletes and team/squad as assigned other assistants coaches and student managers as applicable.

Basic Function:

To carry out the philosophy, objectives, scope, and sequence of the sport program as outlined by the head coach.  To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to achieve a degree of individual and team success.  To teach and implement basic offensive and defensive systems, specific plays, and fundamental drills as directed by the head coach.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Knowledge and implementation of school and department policies.
2. Knowledge of and compliance with pertinent SDHSAA and ESD regulations.
3. Understanding of administrative line of authority and channels of communication as well as the referral of all student and parental concerns through proper channels. Adherence to public, staff, and departmental meeting requirements.
4. Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation in the program.

Administrative Duties:

5. Assists in travel arrangements, budgeting, and event management.
6. Assists in preparation for practice, contests, special events, and adheres to facility and practice schedules. Cooperates with custodial and athletic support staff.
7. Provides documentation to Activities Administrator for fulfilling SDHSAA and school district requirements concerning physical examinations, insurance, parental consent, and student eligibility.
8. Supervises the use, inspection, and maintenance of athletic facilities.
9. Provides training rules consistent with the Student Conduct – Student Activity policy.

10. By attendance at practices, games, and travel provides supervision, assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant. Ensures that a coach is always present until the last student-athlete has left the premises.

11. Directs student managers and statisticians.
12. Determines, implements, and communicates routine discipline to participants and parents.

Equipment and Facilities:

13. Accountable to the head coach for issuing, collecting, and storing all equipment as well as annual inventory records and reporting.

14. Recommends equipment, uniforms, and supplies to the head coach as needed.
15. Permits athletes in athletic facilities only as authorized and supervised.
16. Checks athletic facilities, locker rooms, and equipment before and after use for cleanliness and maintenance needs.

17. Secures all facilities and equipment before leaving the building.
18. 18. Instills in each player a respect for school property its care and use.

Program Responsibility:

29. Assists the head coach as assigned.
30. Submits media releases, contest results and school announcements in a timely fashion.
31. Teaches current sport rules, fundamentals and systems per direction of the head coach.
32. Maintains records and statistics as needed to adhere to athletic awards policy.
33. Works within the philosophical and organizational framework of the head coach.
34. Attends staff meetings and fulfills scouting duties as requested by the head coach.
35. Arrives on time for meeting, practice, and contest preparations, and is available after practice for the supervision of players and staff planning.
36. Assists in the organization and implementation of in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight training programs and sports camps.
37. Supports the head coach and refrains from criticism of other coaches or staff member in the presence of players or parents.
38. 28. Improves knowledge and skills by attending district and area coaching clinics and utilizing resources provided by the head coach.
39. When possible attends contests of other squads in the assigned sport program.
40. Performs other duties that are consistent with the extra duty assignment and/or requested by the head coach or Activities Administrator.