WSH: Varsity Assistant Football Coach, 10% stipend

Varsity Assistant

10% stipend range, based on previous public school coaching experience.

Location: Traverse City West Senior High

General Summary:

The Assistant Coach is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and works under the auspices of the Varsity Head Coach and on-site Athletic Director.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Responsibilities

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct for coaches; acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site, etc.;
• Adheres to Playing Fair: A Guide to Title IX in High School and College Sports;
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved;
• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport;
• Works cooperatively with all TCAPS coaches, athletic directors and students to ensure a healthy, positive cross town rivalry;
• Supports the Head Coach in the conduct of his/her particular sport and the total athletic program;
• Fulfills all responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach;
• Is prepared to assume the responsibility of the Head Coach, if and when necessary;
• Assists the Head Coach in planning transportation and appropriate supervision at away contests in compliance with district travel policy and guidelines;

Record Keeping Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Coach in maintaining accurate statistics, records, and results of the season;
• Works closely with the head coach in the supervision of fundraising efforts.
• Assists with necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork;
• Assists in maintaining a detailed inventory list of uniforms, equipment and supplies, and recommends uniform, equipment and supply requests to the Head Coach;
• Assists the Head Coach in developing a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.

Athletic Behavior/Eligibility Responsibilities

• Reinforces the Head Coach in all rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association related to his/her sport;
• Reinforces the Head Coach in discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and abides by established penalties for breach of such standards by individual students;
• Assists the Head Coach in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport.
• Checks with the Head Coach on individual athlete’s eligibility;

Injury/Safety

• Assists the Head Coach in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present;
• Reinforces rules and regulations concerning conditioning of players and their health and safety;
• Reports injuries to the Head Coach or completes and submits accident reports to the on-site Athletic Director;
• Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature. In all cases, the coach should assure that the injured athlete is receiving competent medical care. Following injuries of a serious or prolonged nature, the coach should secure the signed approval of the doctor and parent before the athlete is allowed to participate again in athletic activities;
• Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site;
• Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used;

Team Activities

• Assists the Head Coach with all practice sessions and out-of-season conditioning program;
• Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors;

Other Duties as Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• First aid and CPR training required within first two years and maintained thereafter.
• Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate success in area of application.

Areas of Focus:

Varsity Offense

Build quality relationships wiht student athletes, caring about the person before the player

Implentation of Offense 7th-12th grade

Organizing and structuring practice

Calling plays during games

Varsity coordinating or Head Coaching experience preferred