Football - Assistant Coach - Middle School

Federal Way Public Schools • Federal Way, WA

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About The Position

Middle school assistant coaches oversee the growth and development of student athletes by focusing on fundamental skills instruction with an emphasis on whole child development to include expectations for academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of sport-specific playing and/or coaching experience in a secondary and/or post-secondary athletics program and/or related club coaching experience.
• Proven training and experience in the presentation of drills, safety factors, and proper application of skills.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Criminal background clearance.
• First Aid and CPR certification (must be hands-on training).
• Online Concussion Training (CT).

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of paid middle school and/or post-secondary sport-specific coaching experience and/or related club coaching experience.
• Completion of the National Federation Coaching Fundamentals Course.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of knowledge and techniques associated with his/her sport by staying current with sport-specific literature and attending clinics and workshops.
• Study the rules and regulations associated with his/her sport and understand the rules and regulations of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), Federal Way Public Schools, and the league in which his/her team competes.
• Promote his/her sport within the school and encourage students to participate.
• Hold practice on a daily basis and ensure absence from practice is only for illness or emergencies.
• Model safety training relative to his/her sport and have a working knowledge of basic athletic training skills and procedures.
• Exercise good judgment and project positive coaching behaviors.
• Serve as an example of sportsmanship and humility at all times.
• Supervise participants in his/her program from the time they report until they leave.
• Understand and reinforce eligibility requirements, participation rules, and the District Eligibility Code.
• Ensure that each program participant has completed the eligibility process before participating in practice.
• Call 911 for serious injuries and fill out an Accident Report Form within 24 hours of an injury.
• Attend building, district, and league meetings.
• Report safety concerns regarding playing facilities and equipment.
• Report violations and/or ejections to the head coach and athletic director immediately following contests.
• Attend an evaluation meeting with the building athletic director following the season.
• Meet with the head coach in advance of the season to develop program goals and ensure consistent instruction.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED