Coach - Track & Field, Assistant 8th Grade Boys, Indianola, IA

Indianola Community School District•Indianola, IA

About The Position

Position is responsible for coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition and effectively provide the best possible education for each student-athlete. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Requirements

SKILLS are required to model and demonstrate activities and equipment used to develop basic skills or physical condition.
Be able to model and demonstrate activities and equipment used to develop basic skills or physical condition.
KNOWLEDGE is required of sport rules and strategies.
Must know and be able to apply the developmental stages of each point of the game and the needs and ability levels of the team and players.
Assists in the teaching of fundamental philosophy for activity or sport.
ABILITY is required to develop drill and practice activities that teach and enhance individual and team skill development that makes up the game.
Ability is also required to plan and enforce appropriate safety and health rules and regulations and assists in supervision plan to ensure the safety and welfare of students at all time.
Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; communicate in a professional manner; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.
Current coaching authorization through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
Criminal Fingerprint/Background Check

Nice To Haves

Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree is desired.

Responsibilities

Has thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the ICSD School Board and is responsible for its implementation.
Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student/parent requests or grievances through the proper channels.
Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
Assist the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of the students.
Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy.
Assist the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Arrive before practice, contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
Attendance should be consistent.
Never leave practices, games or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left.
Maintains good public relations with the media, Booster Club, and volunteers.
Perform other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coach.
Supervises students during all school-related activities and teacher associates and volunteers as appropriate.