High School Assistant Coach

Revised Sept 2012

Reports to High School Head Coach

Receives Guidance From High School Activities Principal, High School Head Principal Coordinator of Athletics

Education Level

BA/BS Education Preferred

Experience Desired

Coaching and teaching experience desired.

Physical Requirements

Hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, physical dexterity, the ability to bend, stoop, walk, talk, and sit. The ability to travel between locations.

Other Requirements

Fundamentals of Coaching or equivalent (must be completed one time); Sports First Aid or Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries or equivalent (must be renewed once every two years); Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know (must be renewed on an annual basis. High school/college participation preferred. Teaching assignment in building preferred.

Essential Functions & Duties

1. Assists in the direction and coordination of interscholastic athletics in their school.
2. Works in conjunction with Head Coach in determining athlete participation during practices and games, including playing time at the respective levels.
3. Positively promotes the athletic program within the schools and community.
4. Operates within the policies of the conference and the SDHSAA.
5. Maintains a staff relationship with other coaches.
6. Assists with fund-raising activities as needed.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Climatic Environment - Inside and Outside

Often subjected to extremes of cold below 32 degrees and heat above 100 degrees. Occasionally subjected to extreme noise, odors, mists, dust and poor ventilation.

Hazards

Exposure to body fluids, communicable diseases. Travel between locations will cause exposure to hazardous driving and walking conditions.

Work Year

Extra duty/extra pay positions are for a fiscal year (July 1-June30). Duties of the position may be performed any time during that time period depending upon the position/season.

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