JH Assistant Baseball Coach

JOB GOAL:

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their athletic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the head coach and activities director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Human relations skills are essential.
• Good attendance is essential.
• Knowledge of overall operation of an athletic program.
• If not a certificated teacher, possess a current state coaching/activities supervision certificate.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communications.
• Must possess some knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents and students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
• Assesses players’ skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Assists with determining game strategy.
• Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Maintains the equipment/weight room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
• Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach.
• Assists the head coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parents’ nights, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.