Assistant Coach Varsity Football (2.5 Hours) at Centennial High School

Centennial Sd 28J•Portland, OR

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Assistant Coach is for the purpose of assisting the Head Coach in organizing and conducting the athletic program to meet the needs of the participants, by providing them worthwhile learning experiences. This role requires exhibiting exceptional integrity and character, serving as a positive role model, and performing delegated duties assigned by the Head Coach. The assistant coach must be knowledgeable of and implement the planned system and style of play, enforce all athletic regulations, and attend required meetings and professional development. Key responsibilities include active supervision during all scheduled activities, maintaining knowledge of skill development and game strategy, and ensuring the care of district equipment. The role also involves developing positive rapport with students, parents, and staff, cooperating with other school sports, and practicing professional conduct. Financial responsibilities and reporting of safety violations are also included, along with adherence to all interscholastic policies and support for academic achievement.

Requirements

Prior experience in coaching with increasing levels of responsibility.
Knowledge of the sport, coaching techniques, and student supervision.
Skills to effectively communicate in verbal and written modes with student/athletes, parents, assistant coaches, and other school staff.
Strong leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of the sport, coaching techniques, student supervision, and District policies.
Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines.
Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perceptions/accommodation/field of vision.
Must have or be able to obtain OSAA Certifications, including but not limited to: National Federation High School Fundamentals of Coaching, Anabolic Steroids & Performance-Enhancing Substances, Concussion Recognition and Management, Heat Illness Prevention, Racial Equity Training, Interrupting & Preventing Discriminatory Acts Training, First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate, SafeSchools Trainings.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (applicant agrees to assume cost upon offer of employment).

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak a second language preferred.

Responsibilities

Exhibit exceptional integrity and character at all times.
Be a positive role model in the school and community.
Perform delegated duties assigned by the Head Coach.
Be knowledgeable of and implement the planned system and style of play as established by the Head Coach.
Enforce all athletic regulations and take initiative in making proposals for improvement in the program through the Head Coach to the Athletic Director and principal.
Attend meetings and professional development organized and conducted by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, or principal.
Demonstrate proper active supervision during all scheduled activities or student/athletes including, but not limited to, game, practice, locker room, and transportation.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of skill development, training techniques, fundamentals, game strategy, and the rules of the sport.
Commit to continued professional development and improvement of the knowledge of skill development, training techniques, fundaments, game strategy, and the rules of the sport.
Be responsible for the care, distribution, and collection for District equipment and supplies.
Communicate with athletes in a manner that models respect.
Refrain from using profanity or derogatory language at participants, officials, parents, or others associated with the program.
Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students, athlete, parents, and staff throughout the program and school.
Cooperate with other school-sponsored sports by encouraging athletes to play more than one sport.
Practice professional conduct during events and practices.
Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
Handle program finances that align with current District practice.
Report any conduct that violates the physical, mental, or emotional safety of anyone involved in the program within 24 hours to the Athletic Director.
Adhere to all interscholastic policies, rules, and procedures, working within the confines of the rules and by-laws of the OSAA (as applicable), Mt. Hood Conference, and Board Policies.
Support the academic achievement of student/athletes.
Report participant injuries to the trainer following current District procedures.
Attend all meetings as required by the Athletic Director, principal, Head Coach, or league leadership.
Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or District patrons.
Perform other duties, as assigned.