Mchs Football Assistant Coach

CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT COACH

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist coaches in daily and long-range athletic activities.

• Assist coaches in planning the athletic program.

• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the head coaches, with small groups of student athletes.

• Assist coaches in guiding participants toward a harmonious team spirit.

• Assist in providing escort assistance, and supervision to athletes during periods of team travel.

• Recommend to the head coach the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety, and welfare of student athletes.

• Perform other non-coaching duties assigned by the principal, athletic director, or head coach.

• Punctual and regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.

• Health and safety regulations.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist coaches on one or more sports.

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Work confidentially with discretion.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of criminal record check, AIDS awareness training, and current certification in first aid and CPR.