Assistant Bowling Coach

Geary County USD 475 • Junction City, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletics Coach – Middle School supports coaches and athletic directors in designing, implementing, and maintaining a cohesive grades 7–12 athletic program in bowling that aligns with the district’s athletics philosophy. The position reports to the Athletic Activities Director and/or Building Principal. The coach helps develop student-athletes’ fundamental skills, supports their academic progress and athletic eligibility, and provides guidance and leadership to student-athletes and program support staff. The role also helps plan and run practices and games, promote safety and injury prevention, maintain equipment and records, and coordinate with coaches, school staff, families, trainers, and medical professionals. The position may involve travel to off-campus events and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience in a specialized field is required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications; certificates and/or licenses must be maintained.
• Criminal background clearance.
• Meet the minimum annual in-service requirements.
• Ability to administer first aid and apply relevant laws, codes, policies, regulations, safety practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of activity or program equipment, injury prevention and treatment protocols, participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines, public-relations protocols, and relevant professional standards and practices.
• Ability to schedule activities and events, organize and communicate information, analyze issues, and develop action plans.
• Ability to communicate with people from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and handle frequent interruptions.
• Strong leadership, the ability to motivate student-athletes, and the ability to use a firm, fair, and consistent approach to discipline.
• Ability to model sportsmanship and enforce sportsmanlike behavior among students.
• Ability to travel to off-campus athletic events and competitions.
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability to perform occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and tasks requiring fine finger dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) certification is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in a job-related area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the lead coach or high school head coach to establish a comprehensive program that develops fundamental sport skills.
• Follow district and Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) policies and guidelines.
• Model conduct that reflects confidence and respect for Geary County Schools USD 475.
• Emphasize academic excellence, set high standards, and monitor student-athletes’ academic progress.
• Help prepare student-athletes for the next level and inform them about KSHSAA, NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA eligibility requirements and opportunities.
• Assist with pre-season planning well in advance of the season.
• Participate in meetings before, during, and after the season to address group concerns, coaching techniques, procedures, and sports curriculum.
• Provide guidance and leadership to student-athletes, student managers, and statisticians regarding expectations and assigned duties.
• Cooperate with maintenance staff, transportation staff, and others involved in the program.
• Provide a safe environment for practices and games.
• Use sound teaching practices and coaching techniques.
• Help run well-organized practice sessions and use staff effectively.
• Help prepare and implement a well-organized game plan.
• Follow sound training principles and injury-prevention and rehabilitation practices.
• When injuries occur, follow prescribed procedures and communicate with the injured person, trainer, doctor, and parents.
• Assist with uniform and equipment accountability, inventory, repair, reconditioning, and replacement.
• Complete paperwork, reports, and other documents required by the lead coach, high school head coach, athletic director(s), or principal.
• Communicate with the lead or head coach about equipment and uniform maintenance and purchases, and request facility repairs when needed.
• Attend meetings as required by the lead or head coach, athletic director(s), or principal.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Track budget expenditures and lead, guide, or coordinate others as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED