Football – Assistant Coach

The Assistant Coach will work to carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach is to instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies endorsed by the Medford School District Board of Education and is responsible for its compliance.
• Has knowledge of Southern Oregon Junior High Athletic Conference rules and regulations implements those same consistently and is responsible for compliance.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Works to increase morale and cooperation within the school's entire athletic program.
• Knows effective safety procedures in their sport, plans and implements a program of instruction in safe practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Head Coach in scheduling and making travel arrangements when asked.
• Works with the Head Coach to prepare and adhere to scheduled facility times.
• Assists the Head Coach in matters related to compliance with district requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent forms, insurance waivers, and eligibility.
• Assists the Head Coach in providing proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment and facilities and teaching the planned safety program.
• Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Supervises the athletes before, during, and after practices, contests, or while traveling, and provides by his/her presence proper guidance and safeguards for each participant.
• Follows program, implemented by the Head Coach, related to injuries, medical attention, and emergencies. Works cooperatively with the athletic trainer in matters of injury,prevention, and the care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.