ATH - Assistant Coach - Boys Soccer

ASSISTANT COACH
SECONDARY EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Coach                  FLSA STATUS: Exempt                             
REPORTS TO: Head Coach                    PAY GRADE: Supplemental
LOCATION: Assigned Building                DAYS: Length of Season
                                                                 JOB ID & DATE: ATH- 02 | Rev. November, 2022

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY
Assistant athletic coaches instruct and work with athletes to prepare them for competition.  Coaches help athletes to play their best individually or as a team in sports such as football, baseball, basketball, track and field, golf, tennis, and soccer.  They are experts on the rules, strategies, and techniques of their sports.  Coaches must also know about sports equipment, physical fitness and safety.
 
REQUIREMENTS
 
Education Level Details
    High school diploma or equivalent
 
License / Certification Required
    Must hold a current First Aid Card and a valid CPR certification.
 
Work Experience Required
    None
 
Other Skills and Abilities Required
    Must be knowledgeable of proper fitness and conditioning techniques necessary for athletes.
    Must possess a strong comprehensive knowledge of the sport, preferably having participated in the sport at a collegiate or professional level.
 
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated annually by the building/District Athletic Director. 
 
COMPENSATION
Coaches will be placed on the Supplemental Pay Schedule, based on years of experience for this position, per Article 11-3 of the Classroom Teachers’ Association Certified Agreement. 
 
KEY FUNCTIONS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fulfill the responsibilities of his/her teaching assignment as a first priority, if a district teacher.
• Coach students in the fundamentals and techniques of the sport, in sportsmanship, and proper place of sports in learning discipline and team cooperation.
• Adhere to the rules, regulations, stipulations, and policies of the Colorado High School Activities Association, National Federation rules, and Adams County School District 14.
• Assist with supervision of athletes and adjunct personnel assigned to the team.
• Communicate special needs to the head coach.
• Be fair and consistent in all decisions and judgments related to the sport participants.
• Perform other duties as prescribed by the Athletic Director.

 
Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

 
Professional Growth and Development

• Attend clinics and conferences to keep updated on current trends in the sport.
   

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local Board policy.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Athletes

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Movement: The position requires walking, running, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling.

Physical: The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.  The position requires lifting/carrying work related items typically weighing less than 40 pounds.

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