Assistant Football Coach Westchester Middle School

Duneland School Corporation•Westchester, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. The position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport, establishes good relationships with students, parents, and other staff members, and will assist the head coach.

Requirements

GED or higher
High School Varsity or Collegiate level experience as an athlete or coach.
Criminal Background Check - A national, state and local criminal records and sex-offender registry check will be obtained and approved by Duneland before an offer will be made.
Basic knowledge of operations for computers and software, printers, projectors, telephone systems, fax machines and copiers is required.
Proficiency in the use of and the ability to learn required instructional software, (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs)

Nice To Haves

High School Head Coaching, college head coaching and/or college assistant coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
Assesses student's skills and assigns team positions.
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
Coaches and instructs students, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Observes students during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students.
Follows National Federation, IHSAA, Duneland Athletic Conference, Duneland School Corporation, Chesterton Middle School regulations governing the athletic program.
Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students, officials, and spectators.
Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment, inventory, and other related records.
Do not leave the athletic premises until all athletes have gone home or been picked up by their parents.
At no time are coaches to give rides to athletes UNLESS an emergency exists.
Coaches are subject to being evaluated by the athletic director and or administration.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.