Assistant STUCO Coach

Independence School District; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence School District is seeking a Middle School Assistant Coach to support the head coach and oversee practice planning, skill development, and game-day execution.

The role emphasizes adherence to MSHSAA rules, safety, and positive student-athlete relations within a structured school athletic program. The position is seasonal with annual Board-determined terms and compensation.

Qualifications

• Current Substitute Certificate? Must meet the qualifications set forth by MSHSAA.
• CPR, AED, First Aid Certification and National Federation of High School Concussion requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coaching assignments under the head coach.
• Support alignment of middle school and high school athletic programs.
• Know and apply sport rules and fundamentals.
• Follow Athletic Handbook policies and MSHSAA regulations.
• Maintain safe environment and promote wholesome athletic competition.
• Develop positive relations with students, parents, staff and community.

Skills

Sport rules knowledge

Coaching mindset

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Education

Substitute certificate

Tools

MSHSAA rules manual

Job description

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT COACH

Qualifications

• Current Substitute Certificate? Must meet the qualifications set forth by MSHSAA
• CPR, AED, First Aid Certification and National Federation of High School Concussion

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: To be determined at the time of hire

Reports To

Middle School Head Coach

Athletic Director

Building Principal

Job Goal

To build a successful and comprehensive extracurricular sports program.

Performance Responsibilities

• Responsible to the head coach for coaching assignments and other responsibilities
• Help develop and support an athletic program which embraces the alignment of youth athletic programs, middle school athletic programs and high school athletics under the direction of the head coach
• Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and fundamentals of the sport assigned to coach
• Adhere to all policies and guidelines set forth by Athletic Handbook and MSHSAA rules and regulations
• Help to maintain a conductive and safe environment at all times in order to promote the benefits derived from wholesome athletic competition
• Develop and maintain positive relations and team morale with students, parents, staff and community
• Work in conjunction with the head coach to develop and place a team on the field of competition and substitute players appropriately as a part of a well-organized plan
• Attend in-service trainings conducted by head coach in order to support and participate in preparation during the off-season with coaching staff and potential athletes
• Promote academic achievement through high standards of academic performance
• Help maintain, issue and provide an accurate inventory of school equipment
• Work under and adhere to ISD Board Policies and Regulations

Terms Of Employment

The Assistant Coach will be a seasonal employee. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Assistant Coach Performance Based Evaluation.