Extra Pay for Extra Duty Position (EPED) Title:       High School Assistant Coach

EPED Supplement: Per EPED Schedule                            

Length of Activity/Season: Yearly School/Department

Location:  Osbourn High School    

FLSA Status: N/A Description Approved/ Revised: 1/6/2014

Supervised by:  Building Principal/ Director of Athletics and Activities

General Responsibilities:

Assists the head coach with the training and instruction of student athletes, maintaining appropriate practice and play schedules, and conforming to all District, school, and league policies and procedures for athletics. Represents Osbourn High School, the division and community in a professional manner. 

Essential Duties: (This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

Essential Duties:

• Applies knowledge of skills, techniques, and rules of the sport to assist athletes to reach their fullest potential;
• Assists in developing positive team spirit and morale and good sportsmanship;
• Maintains discipline in a firm and friendly manner;
• Conducts well-planned practice sessions;
• Assists with the issuing, inventory and cleaning of equipment;
• Assists the head coach in working with appropriate community organizations to foster the development of a feeder program;
• Assists with the planning and implementation of activities within the division that encourage the development of an articulated feeder program;
• Assists the head coach and athletic director with recruiting qualified coaches for the program;
• Assists the head coach annually to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the program;
• Maintains a positive line of communication with student athletes, parents and community;
• Supports the coaching philosophy of the head coach;
• Complies with the rules and regulations of the Virginia High School League (VHSL) and the regional and district policies;
• Informs students about the program and encourages their participation;
•  Provides an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship;
•  Assists in the planning, organization, and implementation the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning
• Ensures safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of adverse environmental conditions;
• Instructs participants in personal hygiene and safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to coach and/or trainer immediately;
• Ensures the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times;
• Possesses knowledge of appropriate procedures for handling injury situations;
• Prohibits use of steroids or drugs of any kind;
• Models good judgment and positive behavior and maintains appropriate professional conduct towards players, other coaches, officials, and spectators;
• Supports tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards and other related records;
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, awards night and pep rallies/assemblies;
• Assists in the overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times athletes are present;
• Reports any unsafe conditions to the facilities administrator and completes work orders in a timely manner to correct safety hazards;
• Complies with time constraints for practice and contest schedules, including holidays/Saturdays, as well as off-season schedules;
• Assists in the planning, organizing, and implementation of the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning;
• Assists students in communications with prospective college coaches. Provide letters of recommendation;
• Complies with time constraints for practice and contest schedules, including holidays/Saturdays, as well as off-season schedules;
• Monitors academic achievement to support student/athlete in college exposure/recruiting;
• Assumes additional responsibilities tasks, and duties as may be determine by the head coach;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal/designee;

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the sport or activities sponsored, methods, materials, and best practices for successful student participation knowledge of adolescent growth and development.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with students, peers, parents and administrators
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Excellent human relations skills
• Three years successful coaching experience is preferred
• Playing experience in the sport to be coached is preferred, but not a requirement
• Qualified applicants should provide evidence of coaching previous experience
• Maintains school division required certifications
• Serves as role model

 Requisite Education and Experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 3-5 years coaching experience as head coach preferred
• 3-5 years of previous coaching experience required
• Holds or is eligible for First Aid and CPR certification
• Complete the State Coaches Education Seminar within three (3) years of employment

 Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.  Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions are required.

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.  It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.