ASSISTANT COACH JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB DESCRIPTIONThe job of Assistant Coach is done for the purposes of assisting the designing and implementing of the athletic program for the assigned sport in accordance with the applicable rules and regulationsProviding supervision of students during all aspects of the program.Serving as a positive role model to the student athletes and represents Thomasville City Schools in a well respected manner.Upgrading hisher knowledge and skills through coaching clinics observations consultation etc.QUALIFICATIONSPrevious coaching experience in assigned sport is desiredHas knowledge and background in the assigned sportThe assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through hisher instructions and actionsREPORTS TO The head coach in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Has thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the TCS School Board and is responsible for its implementation.Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all studentparent requests or grievances through the proper channels.Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE STUDENTS To demonstrate the character traits of trustworthiness respect responsibility fairness caring and citizenship.Give constant attention to a student athlete&rsquos grades and conduct.Be present at all practices games and while traveling.Provide assistance guidance and safeguards for each participant.Provide training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.Understand the policies concerning injuries medical attention and emergencies.Direct student managers student assistants and statisticians.To foster a desire to win an attitude of good sportsmanship personal pride and pride for their school and community.EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIESArrange for issuing and storing of equipment and submits to the head coach an annual inventory and current records concerning the same.Recommend to the head coach budgetary items for next year in hisher area of the program.Monitor the equipment rooms and coaches’ offices and authorizes who may enter.Permit the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.Examine the locker rooms before and after practices and games checking on general cleanliness of the facility.Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.Secure all doors lights windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property its care and proper use.PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIESAssist the head coach with instructing players in the rules regulations equipment and techniques of the sport.Assess player&rsquos skills monitor players during competition and practice and keeps the head Coach informed of the athletic performance of the students.Maintain a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering. For both head coach and athletic directorWork within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy.Assist the head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players officials and spectators.Arrive 15 minutes before practice contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remain long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. Attendance should be consistent.Never criticize admonish or argue with the head coach or any staff member within ears or eyes of players or parents.Never leave practices games or any other contest where a student&rsquos attendance is requested until the last student has left.Perform other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coach.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCETeacher license and employment as a teacher by the Thomasville City Board of Education is strongly preferred. Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.DISCLAIMERThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.