JOB TITLE - Assistant High School Coach
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Director of Athletics & Activities
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Assistant Director of Athletics & Activities, Athletics & Activities Coordinator, Head Coach
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - To instruct participants in the fundamental skill, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student-athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation and internalization of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship. Implements "quality" principles and tools to improve effectiveness of program.
Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.
QUALIFICATIONS -
(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Sports and Rules.
- Demonstrate proper care of injuries and injury prevention.
- Demonstrate and convey knowledge of sport.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and abide with the rules and regulations governing the sport.
- Demonstrate consistency with the philosophy and ethics.
Certification/Licensure
- Appropriate BOEE licensure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Coaching Performance - Interpersonal Relations
- Promote sportsmanship at events and practices.
- Prepare and implement practice plans and set yearly goals for each team as well as the program as a whole.
- Display good team preparation in areas of team mechanics, emotional readiness and skill development.
- Show concern for the safety and well being of athletes.
- Personal Conduct
- Command respect and set the example.
- Respect others.
- Remain ethical in dealing with others.
- Cooperation with other Coaches
- Share knowledge and cooperate with other coaches.
- Display respect for other sports and programs.
- Consider your program one of many, rather than the only program.
- Relationship with Athletes
- Remain positive, encouraging and supportive in criticism of players.
- Establish and maintain consistent discipline in accordance with administrative policy.
- Demonstrate concern for the athletes' academic program and conduct.
- Show respect for athletes as individuals.
- Inform student-athletes of the potential hazards and the possibility of serious injury with the improper or proper use of equipment and in participation of the sport itself.
- Appropriately acknowledge student achievement.
- Management Responsibilities
- Cooperate in developing eligibility lists, equipment needs and program information.
- Require all athletes to complete the necessary pre-participation requirements.
- Be punctual and responsible with inventory and other duties.
- Display accuracy and care in record keeping.
- Follow Athletic Department policy in all areas to include: record keeping, reporting inventory, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, and program management.
- Manage the entire program, not just the varsity level.
- Professional Responsibilities/Public Relations
- Provide supervision and administration of team members in regard to contests and events, practices, buses and locker rooms.
- Cooperate with the various staffs and administrations.
- Participate in in-service and professional athletic meetings.
- Accept recommendations and suggestions from supervisors.
- Implements an effective public relations program in regard to the news media, colleges and universities, parents and students.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -
- Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
- Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
- Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
- Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -
- Per Board Policies and the UEA Master Contract.
- Contract as determined by sport and season dates.
- Performance evaluated per Board Policy.