Job Details

DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of a site administrator, as coordinated by the Head Coach, assume the responsibility for coaching/training student athletes in the designated sport.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in organizing and coordinating all phases of a sports program including in-season, off-season, and summer. E

2. Assist in teaching athletes to perform sound, safe fundamental techniques of a designated sport throughout the season. E

3. Ensure adherence to rules and regulations governing high school athletics, as well as school policies. E

4. Supervise athletes during practices, at home and away games. E

5. Maintain accurate records as required, which could include but not be limited to team lists, score books, statistics, etc.

6. Maintain, inventory and assist in ordering all equipment needed for all phases of a designated sport program.

E = Essential Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

* Planning, organization and directing the designated sport

* The training program required for the designated sport

* The rules of the designated sport

* C.I.F. regulations as they apply to the sport and athletic program

as a whole

* District policies, regulations and operations

* High school rules, procedures, and practices

Ability to:

* Demonstrate strong scheduling and organizational skills

* Communicate effectively with students and parents, orally and in

writing

* Diffuse difficult situations, counsel students

* Use tact, patience and courtesy

* Effectively supervise students

* Apply and explain school rules, regulations, policies and

procedures

Experience/Education:

* Competitive experience in the sport desirable

* Previous coaching experience desirable

* Previous work with adolescent age students desirable

Other Certificates/Credentials:

* Current First Aid and CPR certification required

* Teaching credential desirable

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

* Indoor and outdoor work environment

* Variable hours

* Frequent afternoon, evening and night work

* Occasional adverse weather conditions

* Travel by bus

Physical Abilities

* Hearing and speaking to exchange information

* Visual ability to monitor team workouts and contests

* Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate applicable sport

skill/method

* Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

* Movement over rough or uneven surfaces

* Bending at the waist, running, carrying, pushing or pulling sports

equipment

* Physical agility and stamina

Hazards:

* Dust, dirt, and pollen, depending upon designated sport

* Possible work around heavy equipment

* Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens

* Dealing with disturbed, angry and emotionally distraught individuals

* Dealing with mild to severe sport injuries

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications