Assistant Coach- Elementary Boys Basketball Grade 4/5

Lee County Elementary School; Beattyville (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee County Elementary School in Beattyville, KY is seeking an Assistant Athletic Coach for the Elementary Boys Basketball program (Grade 4/5). The role supports the Head Coach with practices, drills, and game responsibilities, while promoting sportsmanship and safety for student-athletes.

Responsibilities include assisting with planning, supervision, and coordination of equipment, along with ensuring eligibility and adherence to KHSAA requirements.

Qualifications

• Assist the Head Athletic Coach with team activities.
• Adhere to ethical codes and maintain punctual attendance.
• Promote sports in the school and community.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with the development of practices, drills and game plans.
• Supervise practices and ensure safety and discipline during activities.
• Assist with teaching fundamentals, team play, and sportsmanship.
• Help verify eligibility and required paperwork (insurance, physicals, parent consent).
• Maintain facilities in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Support in coordinating equipment, uniforms, and budget considerations.

Job description

Assistant Coach- Elementary Boys Basketball Grade 4/5

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947405
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: Assistant Athletic Coach

REPORTS TO: Head Coach

SUPERVISES: N/A

BASIC FUNCTION:

Toassist the Head Athletic Coach with team activities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

The terms of employment are designated by the contract.

• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics and demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
• Promote sports in the schools and community;
• Assist with planning the program, including the organization and supervision of practices;
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and the community the objectives of the program;
• Assist the head coach with the establishment of fair and practical rules and regulations that all athletes must obey;
• Assist with teaching individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the sport;
• Assist with teaching good sportsmanship and self-control, and ensure respect is shown to visiting or hosting coaches, players and supporters;
• Assist the head coach in the verification of eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage, completion of an annual physical and parent consent. KHSAA requirements must be enforced. Satisfactory academic progress must be required, and athletes must be made aware of academic expectations and requirements;
• Provide and maintain clean, orderly and secure facilities;
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance;
• Assist in conducting learning experiences with small groups of student athletes;
• Assist the head coach in the recommendation of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes;
• Assist the head coach with the development of opportunities for all students interested in participation on the team;
• Assist the head coach in providing leadership and coaching techniques to make Lee County Schools competitive with other school districts in the district and region;

• Assist the head coach in monitoring and working within the team budget and planning of fundraisers;
• Assist the head coach in maintaining acceptable and responsible behavior on buses and at other venues during travel;
• Encourage students to appreciate and value their classmates, school, and community.

KNOWLEDGEAND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF :

• The rules specific to the sport;
• Successful experience working with students;
• Excellent organizational ability;

ABILTY TO:

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and community members;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Commit to report to work on a regular and punctual basis;
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the program.
• Observe health and safety regulations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking;
• Moderate jogging and running;
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching;
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations;
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light to heavy weights.

EVALUATION:

• Annual development of Professional Growth Plan;
• Annual evaluation of job performance by supervisor.

Position Type: Extra Duty

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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