ASSISTANT ATHLETIC COACH - NCHS TENNIS

Nelson County High School; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson County High School in Bardstown, Kentucky seeks an ASSISTANT ATHLETIC COACH for tennis to support the program. The role emphasizes promoting sports, organizing practices, and guiding student athletes with leadership and sportsmanship.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CPR and First Aid certifications, NFHS Coach ED training, and being at least 21 years old per KHSAA requirements. The position is seasonal and exempt.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED as required by Kentucky law.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• NFHS Coach ED Training Required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to KHSAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist in planning the assigned athletic program.
• Assist in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Teach the elements of good sportsmanship and self-control that display professionalism.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of sports officials.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
• Assist in recommending the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Develop good rapport and lines of communication with individuals and groups to include, but not limited to, players, parents, school personnel, officials, media representatives, etc.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
• Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

NFHS Coach ED Training

Must be 21 years old (KHSAA requirement)

Job description

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC COACH - NCHS TENNIS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5469180

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 12, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC COACH

REPORTS TO

HEAD COACH / STUDENT LEADERSHIP DIRECTOR OR COORDINATOR / PRINCIPAL

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

SEASONAL

EXEMPT STATUS

EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

5110 (CERT), 7345 (CLAS), 8346 (PARA), 5150 (CERT - ELE), 8150 (CLAS - ELE)

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

EXTRA DUTY

DATE APPROVED

4/15/2025

QUALIFICATIONS

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

CPR and First Aid Certification.

NFHS Coach ED Training Required.

Must be at least 21 years of age due to KHSAA requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY

To enable each student an opportunity to learn the skills needed to effectively and safely participate in an extra-curricular activity.

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities.

Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.

Assist in planning the assigned athletic program.

Assist in organizing and supervising practices.

Assist coaches on one or more sports

Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.

Teach the elements of good sportsmanship and self-control that display professionalism.

Respect the integrity and judgment of sports officials.

Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.

Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.

Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.

Assist in recommending the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.

Develop good rapport and lines of communication with individuals and groups to include, but not limited to, players, parents, school personnel, officials, media representatives, etc.

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

Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.

Maintain appropriate professional appearance.

Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.

Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Fundamentals of various sports.

Health and safety regulations.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Wide Range of Physical movement.

Communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.

Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

Bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

Requires indoor and outdoor activity.

Position Type: Seasonal

Contact Information

• Whitney Kline
• 1200 Cardinal Street
• Email: [e-mail]

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