CLASS TITLE:    ASSISTANT COACH I

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs.

 

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

• Assist coaches in daily and long-range athletic activities.

• Assist coaches in planning the athletic program.

• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the head coaches, with small groups of student athletes.

• Assist coaches in guiding participants toward a harmonious team spirit.

• Assist in providing escort assistance, and supervision to athletes during periods of team travel.

• Recommend to the head coach the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety, and welfare of student athletes.

• Perform other non-coaching duties assigned by the principal, athletic director, or head coach.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.

• Health and safety regulations.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

 

      

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Assist coaches on one or more sports.

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

  

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

 

Successful completion of ABLE test, criminal record check, AIDS awareness training, and current certification in first aid and CPR.