Description
Under the supervision of the Head Coach supervises student athletes. An employee is this position works from school, board and OSAA policies to implement the sports program. The job goal is to carry out the program planned by the head coach; to be of whatever assistance that is required such as scouting; attending coaching meetings and coaching JV teams; and to perform delegated duties set forth by the head coach. To foster in each athlete physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasure of sports, and the principals of fair play.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adheres to the policies of the Board of Education, District building standard practices and guidelines, the OSAA and the North West League.
- Attends all meetings scheduled by the principal, athletic director, and head coach.
- Completes an injury report within 24 hours after an athlete has been referred to a medical doctor or hospital.
- Fosters good school-community relations by creating good communications and a positive relationship with students, parents, other members of the community, and the media.
- Assumes the responsibility of organizing practices where needed.
- Publicizes the sport and encourages student participation by personal contact.
- Demonstrates the ability to provide effective individual/group instruction.
- Helps to ensure the safety of athletes by checking equipment used and emphasizing safety precautions.
- Demonstrates an understanding knowledge of current rules and regulations regarding the sport as presented by the OSAA endorsed rule book.
- Keeps abreast of new coaching developments, innovative ideas and techniques by attendance at clinics, workshops, and reading relevant materials.
- Demonstrates an understanding knowledge of the North West League found in athletics handbook.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to organize.
- Ability to supervise students.
- Currently certified in first-aid/CPR, or willingness to gain certification.
- Knowledge of the sport and has the ability to teach the sport to students.
- Ability to foster positive human relations.
- Pass OSAA certifications.