ASSISTANT ATHLETIC COACH - TN MS Football

Young World Physical Education; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson County Schools in Bardstown, Kentucky, is seeking an Assistant Athletic Coach for the Old Kentucky Home Middle School. The position assists the head coach, helps organize practices, and promotes sports within the school and community during the seasonal athletic program.

Qu alifications include a high school diploma or GED, current CPR/AED certification, and NFHS Coach Education Training, with a minimum age of 21.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• NFHS Coach Education 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 fundamental skills, team play, and game rules.
• Model good sportsmanship and self-control for students.
• Ensure eligibility checks and obtain parent consent when needed.

Skills

CPR/AED Certification

NFHS Coach Education Training

Student mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC COACH - TN MS Football

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Job Details

Job ID: 5827064

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 10, 2026 4:00 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: 4/21/2026

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.
• Current CPR/AED 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.

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

• Joe Peake , SLD
• Thomas Nelson High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]