FOOTBALL - MS Assistant Coach (7059)

About the position

The Assistant MS Coach position is focused on football and involves supporting the Head Coach and Athletic Director in various responsibilities related to the sports season. Eligible employees may accrue sick leave and may qualify for insurance benefits after working a certain number of hours. The position requires attendance at all after-school practices, games, and meetings, as well as the ability to drive a district van for transportation of participants. The role emphasizes maintaining a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, and the community, and requires adherence to conduct rules and eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Head Coach and Athletic Director.
• Attend all after school practices, games, meetings, etc.
• Drive a district van to transport participants.
• Assist the Head Coach in all matters relative to the sports season.
• Conform to all rules of conduct before players and the public that are required of the Head Coach.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Head Coach in his/her absence.
• Ensure all students participating on the team have received clearance from the Athletic Office and meet state eligibility requirements.
• Maintain a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, and community by modeling respect, cooperation, and professionalism.
• Distribute and collect athletic equipment, keep accurate records, and submit this record to the Athletic Director at the conclusion of the season.
• Work with other coaches in a positive and productive manner.
• Organize, direct, and supervise practice sessions and contests consistent with the district and middle school philosophy.
• Accompany and direct the team in all contests at home and away and be responsible for the conduct of the players.
• Monitor all students participating in athletics for conformity to district and state eligibility requirements.
• Treat all injuries with discretion, rendering first aid when necessary, and follow through with injuries.
• File an accident report form with the school's athletic office immediately after each injury.
• Supervise dressing room facilities.
• Submit equipment orders to the Athletic Director.
• Demonstrate professional growth by attending clinics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director/Principal.

Requirements

• Current First Aid/CPR card.
• Current Type 2 driver's license.
• Previous high school/middle school coaching experience.

Benefits

• Accrue sick leave at the rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Eligible for insurance benefits through SEBB after working 630 hours in a school year, including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance.