Assistant Coach - Alpine Ski - Kennebunk High School

Maine RSU 21•Kennebunk, ME

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Alpine Ski Coach helps develop, enhance, and promote an athletic program characterized by integrity, citizenship, character, work ethic, and resilience. The coach instructs students to be respectful of themselves, opponents, and officials regardless of competition outcomes. This is a stipend position with a stated stipend of $3,105.00. The team practices or competes at Pleasant Mountain, with transportation provided from Kennebunk High School. The role supports the Head Coach with athlete instruction, practice and competition supervision, team strategy, student development, equipment and records management, and athletic-program administration. The coach follows established injury procedures, works with athletic staff to ensure medical and emergency plans are in place, and models nondiscriminatory and sportsmanlike conduct. The position reports to the Director of Athletics and Coordinator of Athletic Operations. Performance is evaluated annually by the Building Principal. Salary and benefits are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Board policies. The posting notes that employer surveillance technology may be used to monitor activity and communications.

Requirements

Knowledge and expertise in strategies, methods, and techniques for a successful sport offering.
Ability to manage all aspects of a sport program.
Must have earned or will earn Maine Coaches credentials.
Experience as a player or coach is requested; the posting says applicants should bring this experience to students at RSU 21.

Nice To Haves

Employment in the Kennebunk School Department is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise the student athletes in the program.
Prepare and plan so students are ready for competition.
Supervise and manage off-season programs that help players improve their abilities.
Serve as a role model for students.
Assist the Head Coach in teaching players the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Organize and direct individual and small-group practice activities and exercises as directed by the Head Coach.
Assess player skills, monitor athletes during practice and competition, and keep the Head Coach informed of student athletic performance.
Assist with determining game strategy.
Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
Follow established procedures when an athlete is injured.
Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the Head Coach.
Assist the Head Coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participate in special activities, including parents’ night, banquets, and award nights.
Distribute and maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Work to enhance and display the philosophy and objectives of the department.
Work with the trainer and Director of Athletics to ensure proper medical assistance is available and emergency plans are in place.
Administer the District athletic codes.
Maintain orderly records of issued equipment and uniforms and work with the athletic department to collect issued materials as directed by the Head Coach.
Perform other duties consistent with the position as determined by the principal/athletic director and Head Coach.