Assistant Coach & Student-Athlete Skills Mentor

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC of Central Ohio is seeking an Assistant Coach to support the head coach and athletic director in developing student skills and sportsmanship. The role emphasizes disciplined practice, safety, and positive student growth within the school athletic program.

The candidate will assist with planning, supervision, and coordination across intramural and interscholastic activities, ensuring proper paperwork and eligibility criteria are met. A strong commitment to student development is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio certification/licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit.

Responsibilities

• Coaching individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Planning and scheduling a regular program of practice in season.
• Working closely with the athletic director in the scheduling of intramural and interscholastic contests.
• Recommending purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate.
• Maintaining necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and other paperwork.
• Overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in the coach’s sport.
• Enforcing discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of such standards by the individual students.
• Maintaining communication with parents & parent organizations.

Skills

Excellent observation andcommunication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit

Job description

ESC of Central Ohio is seeking an Assistant Coach to support the head coach and athletic director in developing student skills and sportsmanship. The role emphasizes disciplined practice, safety, and positive student growth within the school athletic program.

The candidate will assist with planning, supervision, and coordination across intramural and interscholastic activities, ensuring proper paperwork and eligibility criteria are met. A strong commitment to student development is essential.