ALS Volunteer Coach

Public School of North Carolina•Hillsborough, NC

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About The Position

The Volunteer Coach will support the Head Coach in mentoring and training student-athletes aged 11-18, emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth. The role requires adherence to school policies and active involvement in all team management and development aspects.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18, high school graduate or GED.
Complete the application process and pass a national background check.
Attend required coaching meetings and training.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, patience, strong organizational skills, and reliability.
Prioritize athlete development over a win-at-all-costs mindset.

Responsibilities

Implement, interpret, and consistently enforce school system, state, and conference regulations.
Address and refer grievances through the proper channels.
Attend all required public, staff, and departmental meetings.
Maintain team discipline and promote morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
Assist the Head Coach with scheduling, tournament transportation, and special events.
Prepare facilities and ensure adherence to scheduled practice and event times.
Collaborate with school staff to maintain practice and event spaces.
Safeguard and maintain assigned equipment and practice sites.
Teach and enforce training rules and sport-specific regulations to all athletes.
Attend all practices and games, providing guidance and supervision.
Ensure participant safety during travel for games and events.
Assist with directing student managers and team statisticians.
Support the Head Coach in disciplinary matters and communicate with parents as needed.
Manage and account for team equipment and assist with inventory and collection of equipment fees.
Issue and store equipment; maintain and submit annual inventory and records.
Recommend budgetary needs for the program to the Head Coach.
Monitor and control access to equipment rooms and coaching offices.
Ensure locker rooms are clean before and after practices and games.
Share responsibility for maintaining sports facilities and fields.
Ensure proper care and maintenance of sports equipment.
Secure facilities by locking doors, turning off lights, and closing windows when custodians are unavailable.
Promote respect for teammates, equipment, and school property.
Support the Head Coach with instructional duties, including teaching rule changes and sports fundamentals.
Maintain and report team statistics and lettering requirements as requested by the Head Coach.
Operate within the framework and philosophy set by the Head Coach.
Attend staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as directed by the Head Coach.
Arrive early to assist with preparation for practices and contests, and stay after to address player needs or participate in staff discussions.
Contribute to the planning and executing of in-season and off-season conditioning and weight training programs.
Seek professional growth by attending clinics and utilizing resources provided by the Head Coach.
Attend games of other teams in the program when possible.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.