Coaching, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Program Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Secondary School, Soccer, Sports
CLASS TITLE
ASSISTANT COACH
BASIC FUNCTION
Assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
- Assist coaches in daily and long-range athletic activities.
- Assist coaches in planning the athletic program.
- Conduct learning experiences under the direction of the head coaches with small groups of student athletes.
- Assist coaches in guiding participants toward a harmonious team spirit.
- Assist in providing escort assistance and supervision to athletes during periods of team travel.
- Recommend to the head coach the purchase of equipment supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health safety and welfare of student athletes.
- Perform other non-coaching duties assigned by the principal athletic director or head coach.
- Punctual and regular attendance.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Fundamentals of various sports.
- Health and safety regulations.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
ABILITY TO
- Assist coaches on one or more sports.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work confidentially with discretion.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion of criminal record check.
- AIDS awareness training.
- Current certification in first aid and CPR.