AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLSPosition TitleAssistant CoachJunior Varsity CoachFreshman or Development Coach AHS AthleticsJob GoalActs in accordance with the Athletic Department of Avon High School to provide each participating student-athlete a positive rewarding and safe experience as a participant in interscholastic athletics.QualificationsPossesses or is eligible for a Connecticut Coaching Permit issued through the CT State Department of Education.Current First Aid and CPR or eligibility to earn certification.Reports toAHS Athletic Coordinator and AHS PrincipalEvaluatorAHS Athletic Coordinator and AHS PrincipalCompensationIn accordance with the Agreement between the Avon Board of Education and Avon Educators Association AEAWork YearAnnual appointment. Season as defined by schedule set forth by the AHS Athletic Coordinator in accordance with CIAC season limitation and policies.Performance ResponsibilitiesCoaches individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the sport involved under the guidance and direction of the Head CoachVarsity Coach..Plans and schedules with the Athletic Coordinator and Head CoachVarsity Coach and regular program of practice in season including holiday or vacation periods.Works closely with the Athletic Coordinator and the Head CoachVarsity Coach in scheduling interscholastic contests.Recommends purchase of equipment supplies and uniforms as appropriate.Maintains and completes necessary attendance forms insurance records accident reports and similar paperwork.Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.In accordance with the Head CoachVarsity Coach establishes written rules and regulations in consultation with the athletic coordinator andor principal for distribution to all team members and parentguardians prior to the start of the season. Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and imposes penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.Provides for the orderly distribution and collection of all athletic equipment.Conforms to the rules and regulations as stated in the coaches manual andor athletic department handbook.Perform such other duties as are consistent with the nature of the position and as may be requested by the athletic coordinator andor principal.Follow all applicable state laws and CIAC regulations related to concussion and sports injuryPhysical Demands The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Essential to this position the individual must meet and interact with members of the faculty the leadership team Board of Education and the community at large. The level of physical activity as required by the description above is light to moderate.Work Environment The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.Alignment with District Strategic Plan The Head CoachVarsity Coach aligns with the Strategic Plans of the Avon Public Schools.