Assistant Coach - Basketball
Franklin County Public Schools
Job Description: Assistant Coach
Job Title: Assistant Coach - Basketball
Reports To: Principal/Athletic Administrator/Head Coach
Job Summary
This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties of this position included the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned by the Head Coach.
1. Follows and maintains knowledge of all district, regional and state policies and procedures.
2. Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in the sport.
3. Aids the head coaching in enforcing discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
4. Plans and sets up activities, practices and games.
5. Works with the head coach to maintain a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.
6. Develops appropriate practice plans and schedules as dictated by the head coach.
7. Supervises students in locker rooms, home and away games, ensure appropriate behaviors.
8. Travels with student athletes on the team both to and from away games.
9. Ensure proper cleaning, maintenance of equipment and storage facilities. Assists head coach in providing a yearly inventory of all equipment.
10. Works with the head coach in preparing practice and game schedules.
11. Maintains necessary proper forms (student participation forms, sign in rosters, medical).
12. Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
13. Works with the head coach and athletic administrator to ensure athletic eligibility.
14. Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct of athletic activities and athletes are followed.
15. Works with the head coach to ensure that medical and safety requirements are adhered to.
16. Interacts with parents, students, staff, opponents, officials and resolves conflict conflict in a professional manner.
17. Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries.
18. Professionally represents the school at all athletic functions and interactions with parents, community and staff.
19. Is punctual to all practices, games and athletic functions.
20. Monitors academic progress of all team members.
Supervisory Responsibilities
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Some experience as a track coach or assistant coach at the high school or college level. Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport. Must be able to establish and foster effective working relationships with school administrators, parents and students.
Must completed VHSL Coaches Education course, NFHS Concussion Course, Safety and First Aid, Child Abuse Recognition Training(JV, Varsity only), Middle School (NFHS Concussion Training)
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
The employee must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job. Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time, exhibit manual dexterity, see and read a computer, hear and understand speech at normal noise levels. Possess physical agility and strength to lift 25 pounds or higher. The applicant must be able to step, stoop, climb stairs and reach overhead.
Work Environment
The work environment is characteristic of a school setting. Duties are normally performed in a outside environment. Duties may be performed away from school and the noise level is generally moderate.
Supervision Exercised: None
Supervision Received: Principal/Athletic Administrator/Head Coach
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The coach will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Athletic Administrator or Head Coach. Franklin County Public Schools reserves the right to update, review or change this job description and related duties at any time.