Middle School Assistant Coach/Sponsor

Assistant Coach/Sponsor Purpose: The Assistant Coach/Sponsor 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 athlete to develop an appreciation of the sport. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Assistant Coach/Sponsor must work closely with other staff and the administration of Ellinwood Public Schools. Responsible To: Head Coach/Sponsor/Director of Activities / Building Principal Compensation: As per the supplemental salary schedule identified in the negotiated agreement Employment: Seasonal contract as defined by the activity Updated: September 2019 Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Current Kansas State Teaching License or KSHSAA Rule 10 Certification. Possess fundamental and foundational knowledge of the activity. Ability to implement a variety of instructional methods to improve student performance and activity-specific outcomes. Maintain all KSHSAA requirements. Desire to continue career improvement. Necessary leadership and management skills to provide direction to all facets of activity operations. Essential Functions: Assists in utilizing planning and practice time effectively. Communicates with all participants, parents, staff, administration, and patrons in an effective and supportive manner. Assists all affiliated parties in a manner that supports the growth and of the program. Understands all facets of the activity and commands a knowledge of activity strategy and optimal action. Comprehends, accepts, and appreciates the role of activities as it relates to the mission of the school district. Promote a positive activity environment. Provide quality activity-specific instruction. Demonstrate appropriate professional responsibilities. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. Support the value of an education. Support the philosophy and mission of Ellinwood Public Schools. Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions: Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods. Occasionally requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials. Occasional requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments. Requires the ability to sit on a bus for extended periods of time. Requires the ability to carry and/or provide aid to an injured participant. Requires the ability to coach in a variety of temperatures, humidity levels, and various weather conditions. Must have the ability to handle both emotional and physical stress. Must be able to work long and irregular hours. Occupationally exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials base on task and procedures required. Must be able to list equipment necessary for their activity Requires the ability to practice without fatiguing. Requires the ability to demonstrate agility drills, stretching exercises and activity-specific actions. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job. General Responsibilities: Develop drill and practice actions that teach and enhance individual/team skill development that makes up the activity. Possess knowledge of activity rules and strategies. Assist in preparing and implementing a schedule of checking out, maintaining, and checking in equipment. Ability to support and enforce appropriate safety and health rules and regulations. Ability to support a supervision plan that ensures the safety and welfare of students at all times: locker rooms, trips, practices, etc… Maintain confidentiality about students and others. Communicate in a professional manner. Effectively communicate with all audiences – players, parents, supervisors, peers and spectators. Ability to receive, understand and follow directions. Be able to model/demonstrate activities and equipment used to develop basic skills or physical condition. Ability to observe, diagnose, and prescribe appropriate remediation activities during practice and competition conditions for participants and team. Apply the developmental stages of each point of the activity to the needs and ability levels of the team/participants. Assimilate innovations and adapt to changes when applicable. Analyze and evaluate activity effectiveness. Support and assist the head coach/sponsor with all aspects of program operations. Responsible for providing training rules and expectations and seeing that rules are taught to each participant. Responsible for enforcing and upholding all KSHSAA, NFHS, Federal, State, Local, and Board policies, regulations, laws, statutes, bylaws, and handbook requirements. Take responsibility for public relations with all audiences. Assists in supervising students on out-of-town activities, including staying overnight and driving a district vehicle. Assists in developing and maintaining an inventory list of equipment. Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. Supports the Head Coach/Sponsor in meeting established philosophy objectives. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques. Adhere to all district health and safety policies. Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach/Sponsor, Director of Activities/Principal or other administrative staff, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.