Ogden City School District
Description
The assistant coach position is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to volunteers and student athletes within the program.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Coordinate the training, instruction, conditioning, and selection of athletes at all levels within the program.
- Follows and meets all expectations set forth by Ogden School District regarding the position of an assistant coach.
- Communicates with head coach regarding team questions and concerns.
- Develops and organizes effective practices for athletes that teach skills needed to compete in our conference.
- Supervises athletes and teams assigned to him/her and assumes supervising control over all athletes in the program when such control is needed.
- Demonstrates and generates among your staff and players an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play.
- Adheres to the start and end dates of the season and rules pertaining to out of season coaching as determined by the UHSAA.
- Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, contests, and transportation to and from games. This includes oversight of the locker room if applicable.
- Promotes a proper relationship with athletes and parents.
- Secures all doors, windows, locks, and checks lights before leaving any area used.
- Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach.
- Helps in planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
- Avoids criticizing, admonishing, or arguing with the head coach or any staff member within ears and eyes of players and parents.
Education and Experience:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Coaching experience at a middle or high school level. Experience could also be extensive work with developmental programs.
- NFHS coaching certificate is preferred.
- Good Basic knowledge of the sport is preferred.
- If you are an hourly ESP with Ogden School District, this is considered a voluntary position for which you will receive a nominal fee.
