Assistant Coach High School (.5)

Boone County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone County Schools is seeking a qualified athletic coach to assist in running the sport program, supervise practices and camps, and ensure student safety. The role requires appropriate Kentucky coaching or teaching credentials, CPR/First Aid, and solid communication with students, staff, parents, and the community.

The incumbent will support scheduling and enforcement of eligibility rules and supervise after-school activities.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Kentucky teaching certificate or equivalent certification.
• Emergency Certificate for Substitute Teaching allowed under 16 KAR 2:120 Sec. 2 (7)(b).
• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree or higher; alternatives as listed.
• Age 21+ and eligibility per KHSAA bylaw requirements.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications current.
• Completed Sports Safety Course as per KRS 160.445.
• Coaching experience or demonstrable knowledge in the assigned sport.
• Ability to work well with students and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in conducting the sport program, including summer practices and camps.
• Coach participants in skills for excellence in the sport.
• Oversee safety conditions of facilities where the sport is conducted.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior.
• Assist in maintenance and care of athletic equipment.
• Cooperate with athletic director and head coach on scheduling contests.
• Follow statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the athletic program.
• Enforce eligibility criteria for interscholastic competition.
• Supervise students during after-school programs under certified staff.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

High school diploma (or equivalent)

64 semester hours

Job description

JOB GOAL: To assist in helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, and an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem

• Holds a valid Kentucky teaching certificate; or
• Holds a valid Emergency Certificate for Substitute Teaching under the qualifications outlined in 16 KAR 2:120 Sec. 2 (7)(b); or
• Holds a Bachelor's degree or higher; or
• Have a minimum of 64 semester hours and be 21 years of age; or
• Have a high school diploma (or its equivalent), be age 21 or over and completed all KHSAA Board of Control prescribed electives outlined in KHSAA Bylaw 25
• Have current certification of C.P.R. course including Adult and Child certifications, the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator and the requisite First Aid Training, conducted by an instructor or program approved by a college or university, the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other bona fide accrediting agency that is approved by the KHSAA based upon industry standards
• Have successfully completed the Sports Safety Course as outlined in KRS 160.445
• Has prior coaching experience or exhibits evidence of knowledge in the sport assigned
• Has the ability to work well with students
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, parents, and the community

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the head coach in conducting the overall program of the sport involved including summer practices and camps
• Coach assigned individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
• Assist in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that the students are present
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times
• Assist in overseeing the proper maintenance and care of athletic equipment
• Assume responsibility of coaching team assigned in the sport involved
• When necessary, assist the athletic director and head coach in scheduling contests in the sport involved
• Be familiar with and follow all statues, regulations, policies and procedures related to the athletic program
• Assist in the enforcement of established performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in the assigned sport
• Have all students under supervision of certified personnel at all times at approved after school programs
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

Summer practices and camps are only applicable to certain sports

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