ASSISTANT ATHLETIC COACH - OKH West Boys Basketball 26/27 (TN)
Nelson County Schools · Thomas Nelson High School – Bardstown, Kentucky
Job Details
- Job ID: 5667980
- Application Deadline: Posted until filled
- Posted: Apr 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
- Starting Date: Immediately
- Position Type: Seasonal
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.
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.
Job Requirements
Position Type: Seasonal
Contact Information
- Joe Peake, 6-12 Athletics Cordinator
- Thomas Nelson High School
- Phone: 270-401-4124
- Email: joseph.peake@nelson.kyschools.us