Medford School District, 549C
Description
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:
- 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.
- Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians on respective teams.
- Determines discipline, in accordance with State, district, and school guidelines, policies and procedures. Teaches athletes rules and procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary. Contacts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible for team rule infractions.