Assists in providing leadership and support in planning, developing and implementing an instructional program in the sport as assigned by the coach; Assists in fostering a climate conducive to learning as assigned by the coach; Assists in establishing and implementing an improvement process for the sport as assigned by the coach; Assists in establishing a communications program with parents and the community; Maintains professional work habits; Maintains and upgrades his/her professional skills in order to improve instruction for students; Supports the head coach in the conduct of his/her particular sport and the total athletic program; Fulfills all responsibilities assigned by the head coach; Assumes the responsibility of the head coach, if and when necessary; Completes trainings required by WVSSAC. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Exhibits professional and interpersonal relations; Cooperates with building principal, athletic director, and county staff; Develops rapport with coaching staff within the school; Develops positive relationships with participants, student body, faculty, parents, spectators, community, game officials, news media, and opponents; Employs appropriate conduct during games and practices; Motivates staff and players toward desired goals; Displays appropriate appearance, manners, behavior and language; and.