Under the direction of the head coach, uses a variety of professionally sound teaching and coaching strategies and techniques designed to produce a competitive and respectable team effort. To work under the direction of the head coach and assist in the training and preparing of students to participate in athletic activities/team sports.
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Location
Edison, NJ
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
I. TITLE
Assistant Coach
II. PRIMARY FUNCTION
To work under the direction of the head coach and assist in the training and preparing of students to participate in athletic activities/team sports
III. REPORTS TO
Head Coach and Supervisor of Athletics/Intramurals
IV. QUALIFICATIONS
New Jersey Teacher's Certificate preferred; County Substitute Certificate considered
Demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for performing the tasks listed
Demonstrates through experience, education or interview, a knowledge of the sport to be coached and an ability to provide appropriate leadership and direction to the student athletic
Ability to maintain a positive learning environment and high standards of conduct for athletes
Such other qualifications of academic, professional and personal excellence as the Edison Township Board of Education may specify.
V. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the head coach, uses a variety of professionally sound teaching and coaching strategies and techniques designed to produce a competitive and respectable team effort
Assists in the issuing and collection of athletic equipment and uniforms
Scout other teams as assigned by the head coach
Keeps abreast of improved coaching techniques and strategies and utilizes when appropriate
Works with every student to improve her/his individual effort and make recommendations to head coach related to player development/progress
Notify head coach of all athletic injuries and follow appropriate procedures
Contributes when requested to the development of athletic programs at lower grades
Takes necessary precautions to maintain safety of student athletes
Adheres to all board policies, administrative regulations and NJSIAA regulations in the performance of coaching duties
Assists in certifying the eligibility of candidates before the start of each season
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee
VI.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
In accordance with the provisions of the BOE/ETEA contract