Assistant Football Coach

To assist in instructing student athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success, an increased level of self-esteem, and an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship. Reports to Head Coach, Athletic Director and/or building principal.

Position Responsibilities:

• Works as directed with the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director in planning and scheduling a regular program of sports practices and interscholastic contests.
• Assists in establishing the fundamental philosophy, skill, and technique training appropriate for student athletes participating in the particular sport.
• Helps to oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times that student-athletes are present.
• Helps to oversee and monitor the appropriate and respectful use of all school facilities, sports equipment, and school property inclusive of general cleanliness and the security of such at all times that student-athletes are present.
• Assists in the issuance, collection, and storage of sport related equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Participates as requested in the development of the budget and recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms in this budget process as appropriate to the particular sport.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of existing local, league, and state sports regulations as necessary to assist in overseeing their consistent implementation.
• First aid certification and current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Clear understanding concussion protocols and the ability to implement them.
• Knowledge of the activity being coached.