Position Title: Assistant Coach
Payroll/Personnel Type: Seasonal
Reports to: Athletic Director and Head Coach
Shift Length: Varies
Union Eligibility: Eligible
Position Summary:
To assist in the designing and implementing of the athletic program for the assigned sport in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations.
Essential Functions:
Adheres to all adopted Board of Education policies
Adheres to all MSHSAA policies and PHL Coaches Handbook
Provides supervision of students during all aspects of the program
Serves as a positive role model to the student athletes and represents the St.
Louis Public Schools District in a well-respected manner
Upgrades his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations consultation, etc.
Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student/parent requests or grievances through the proper channels
Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program
Has thorough knowledge of MSHSAA and PHL athletic policies and is responsible for its implementation
Demonstrates the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship
Present at all practices, games and while traveling
Provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant
Understands the policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies
Arranges for the issuing and storing of equipment and submits to the head coach an annual inventory and current records concerning the same
Recommends to the head coach budgetary item for the next year in his/her area of the program
Examines the locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility
Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use
Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms
Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of the students
Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy
Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach
Helps in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs
Attendance should be consistent
Never leave practices, games, or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate with families, students, and school employees
Knowledge of relevant sport and its rules and regulations
Ability to provide positive and constructive coaching and feedback to athletes
Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate success in area of application
Experience:
Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desired
Knowledge and background in the assigned sport
Education:
Completion of 60 or more college credit hours prior to coaching OR serving as a provisional assistant for 3 school years AND;
Missouri Teaching Certification OR NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course (online) passed prior to coaching
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books, equipment, uniforms, and AV/VCR carts
The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus
The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff
The employee is frequently required to drive throughout the district and to events
Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is routinely performed in a typical gym, field, game, or practice setting
Very limited or no exposure to physical risk
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
In connection with hiring for this position the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or national origin.
• Location : St. Louis, MO