PCMS Boys Basketball-Assistant Coach

Powell Co School District•Stanton, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Coach will assist the Head Athletic Coach with all team activities, adhering to the Professional Code of Ethics and demonstrating punctuality and regular attendance. This role involves promoting the sport within the school and community, assisting with program planning, organization, and supervision of practices. The coach will communicate program objectives to students, parents, and the community, and help establish fair rules for athletes. Responsibilities include teaching fundamental skills, team play, strategy, and sportsmanship, while ensuring respect for all involved. The assistant coach will also aid in verifying participant eligibility, including insurance, physicals, and parental consent, and enforce KHSAA requirements and academic progress standards. Additionally, the role involves maintaining facilities, providing guidance and support to student athletes, assisting with equipment recommendations, developing participation opportunities, and contributing to the team's competitiveness. Budget monitoring, fundraising planning, and ensuring responsible behavior during travel are also key duties. The coach is expected to encourage students to appreciate their classmates, school, and community.

Requirements

Previous experience as a coach or participant on a team
High school diploma or GED certificate
For KHSAA Sanctioned sports meet all coaching requirements in KHSAA bylaw 25
Current certification in first aid and CPR
Completion of KHSAA training programs as applicable
Completion of required district training programs as applicable
Knowledge of the rules specific to the sport
Successful experience working with students
Excellent organizational ability
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and community members
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Commitment to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Ability to perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the program
Ability to observe health and safety regulations

Responsibilities

Assist with planning the program, including the organization and supervision of practices
Communicate effectively with students, parents and the community the objectives of the program
Assist the head coach with the establishment of fair and practical rules and regulations that all athletes must obey
Assist with teaching individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the sport
Assist with teaching good sportsmanship and self-control, and ensure respect is shown to visiting or hosting coaches, players and supporters
Assist the head coach in the verification of eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage, completion of an annual physical and parent consent
Provide and maintain clean, orderly and secure facilities
Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance
Assist in conducting learning experiences with small groups of student athletes
Assist the head coach in the recommendation of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes
Assist the head coach with the development of opportunities for all students interested in participation on the team
Assist the head coach in providing leadership and coaching techniques to make Powell County Schools competitive with other school districts in the district and region
Assist the head coach in monitoring and working within the team budget and planning of fundraisers
Assist the head coach in maintaining acceptable and responsible behavior on buses and at other venues during travel
Encourage students to appreciate and value their classmates, school, and community