MS Football Coach-Assistant

Calhoun Intermediate School District•Hamilton, MT

54d

About The Position

The Athletic Coach provides instruction and coaching to students developing skills and the ability to excel in athletics. The Athletic Coach contributes to the educational program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in sports so that they are successfully competitive. The Athletic Coach must realize and appreciate the need for the sport program to work with other sports as a complement to the entire athletic department.

Requirements

3+ years' successful experience coaching an athletic sport is preferred.
Experience working with students in a diverse, multicultural academic setting is required.
Lifelong learner with a collaborative spirit is required.
General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures is required.
Knowledge of middle school athletic rules/regulations is required.
Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes is required.
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills is required.
Demonstrated ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect and good sportsmanship.
Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes.
Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
Ensure that coaches work together toward a common goal within the athletic program and provide unity with a structured feeder system.
Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials and facilities.
Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
Work with the Athletic Director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the coaching program and make changes based on findings and the ongoing needs of the program.
Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out of town trips.
Instruct and advise students on regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
Maintain files, copies of pertinent materials, eligibility forms, transfer forms, grade reports, and ensure that District guidelines are followed.
Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions and while on trips off school property in accordance with student code of conduct and student handbook.
Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principal, teachers and Athletic Director.
Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program.
Oversee process of cleaning, repairing and storing all athletic equipment including the weight room.
Annually establish and meet performance goals.
Understand and articulate role in admissions, development and advancement.
Regular, dependable attendance is a critical performance factor to ensure consistent, high quality services to children and families.