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CUMBERLAND REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
ASSISTANT COACH
JOB GOAL
To assist the Head Coach with training athletes to compete individually or as a team, and to provide
assistance to the athletes to develop their full potential.
QUALIFICATIONS
- All candidates must possess appropriate N.J. State Certification.
- All candidates must have a successful coaching and/or Athletic record to substantiate knowledge
and/or coaching potential related to the sport in question.
- All candidates must have been interviewed by the Director of Athletics and/or
Principal/Superintendent with input from the Head Coach.
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien
status.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in the coordination of all Programs (9-12) associated with sport in question.
- Maintains loyalty to Head Coach, participants, school and overall program.
- Assists in developing plans for improving the program.
- Carries out the duties assigned by the Head Coach.
- Attends all staff meetings, community affairs and clinics deemed necessary.
- Carries out scouting responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach.
- Assists in developing an ongoing program of public relations.
- Assists in enforcing and maintaining, collecting and requisitioning Equipment.
- Assists the Head Coach in maintaining up to date records.
- Keeps abreast of all N.J.S.I.A.A. and Tri-County rules and regulations governing his/her sport.
- Assists in developing rapport with parents and the community.
- Approaches coaching duties in a positive way.
- Maintains a high degree of professional ethics.
- Assists the Head Coach in proper supervision of all participants in his charge.
- Discusses coaching and team problems with the Head Coach for proper solution.
- Makes suggestions to the Head Coach for improvement of program.
- Starts practices as designated by Head Coach and in accordance with N.J.S.I.A.A. and Tri-County
League rules and regulations.
- Attends related functions (Awards, Dinners, Pep Rallies, etc.)
- Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics, Principal and/or Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with others.
- Ability to implement coaching assignments.
- High integrity and ethical standards.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
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- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Regular attendance.
- Must be able to lift, pull, push or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to walk, run, and kneel as required.
- Must be able to traverse various athletic grounds and facilities.
REPORTS TO
Director of Athletics and Head Coach and through them to the building Principal/Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Seasonal position paid after the season ends.
EVALUATION
Performance of the job will be evaluated by Director of Athletics or designee.
- This job description is subject to change at any time.
APPROVED BY: Cumberland Regional Board of Education
DATED: October 28, 2010
AMENDED: July 27, 2023