Athletic Coach - Assistant Flag Football - Western Alamance High

Young World Physical Education; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Part-Time Athletic Coach for Flag Football at Western Alamance High in Elon, NC. This role involves providing coaching expertise and ensuring safety practices for student athletes.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, along with training in Physical Education. A valid driver's license from the NC Department of Motor Vehicles is required. Knowledge of athletic policies and regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Must have thorough knowledge of Athletic Policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching expertise and guidance to student athletes.
• Implement and enforce Athletic Policies.
• Ensure safety practices are followed.

Skills

Knowledge of Athletic Policies

Understanding of Regulations

Coaching Techniques

Safety Guidelines

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Additional training in Physical Education

Job description

Athletic Coach - Assistant Flag Football - Western Alamance High

Job Description

Position Title: Athletic Coach

School / Department: Assigned school / Assigned Sport

Salary: Per appropriate salary schedule

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Athletic Director & Principal

Supervises: None

Work Week Schedule: Monday – Friday; evenings and some weekends

Work Hours: As directed by the sport and season

Number of Months per Year: As directed by the sport and season

Position Purpose

The Athletic Coach is responsible for providing appropriate coaching expertise and guidance to student athletes related to a particular sport for the duration of the sports season. As part of the Athletic Program, at the assigned school, the Athletic Coach is responsible for teaching and modeling good sportsmanship behaviors, appropriate techniques and skills related to the particular sport, ensuring safe practices are implemented to protect the students from physical injuries, and serving as good role models for the students, the school and the school system.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Training in Physical Education or particular sport

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of all Athletic Policies approved by the Board of Education
• Comprehensive knowledge of existing system, state and conference regulations
• Understanding of the proper administrative line of command
• Knowledge of the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques associated with the athletic program
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements regarding physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility for athletic participation
• Knowledge of training rules and any other unique regulations pertaining to the various sports in which athletes are engaged
• Knowledge of guidance and safeguards in place for the safety of athletes in addressing medical injuries and emergencies
• Knowledge of the process for initiating policies and procedures applicable to the athletic program

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• Additional coursework and/or training in Physical Education or particular sport
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Certification and License Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Physical Education or related area
• Minimum of three (3) years of coaching experience at the middle or high school level
• NC Certification as Teacher, preferably in Physical Education

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing and enforcing Athletic Policies by the entire staff of the sports program
• Implement, interpret and enforce consistently existing school system, state and conference regulations
• Refer all grievance requests through proper channels
• Attend all public, staff, and departmental meetings required
• Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques for the sport to be taught by staff
• Design conferences, training clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program
• Encourage professional growth by promoting clinic attendance according to local clinic policy
• Delegate specific duties, supervise implementation, and at season’s end, analyze staff effectiveness and evaluate assistants
• Maintain discipline, address grievances, and work to increase morale and cooperation
• Assist the Athletic Director with scheduling, providing transportation, and requirements for tournaments and special sport events
• Assist in the preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adhere to scheduled facility times
• Coordinate sport events and practices with maintenance and school employees
• Provide documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility
• Provide proper safeguards for equipment and sites
• Advise the Athletic Director of any concerns or issues and recommend policy, methods or procedural changes
• Provide training rules and any unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant
• Ensure student athlete’s grades and conduct are academically eligible
• Attend all practices and games
• Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant
• Initiate injury, medical attention, and emergency programs and policies
• Complete and submit proper paperwork regarding all disabling athletic injuries within 24 hours
• Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians
• Determine discipline, delineate due process, and contact parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible
• Assist athletes with college or advanced educational selection
• Participate in budgeting with the Athletic Director to establish next season requirements
• Recommend guidelines for type, style, color, or technical specifications of equipment needed
• Operate within budget appropriations
• Account for all equipment and collect fees for lost or unreturned equipment
• Arrange issuance, storage, and reconditioning of equipment
• Submit annual inventory and current records
• Mark and identify all equipment before issuing or storing
• Monitor equipment rooms and coaches’ offices; clarify and authorize access for issuance or requisition
• Restrict athletes to authorized areas at appropriate times
• Examine locker rooms before and after games, checking cleanliness
• Ensure cleaning and maintenance of specific sports equipment
• Share responsibilities for upkeep and regular care of facilities and fields
• Secure doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty
• Instill respect for peers, equipment and property
• Organize parents, coaches, players, and guests for pre‑season meetings
• Promote the sport within the school by recruiting athletes not in another program
• Promote the sport outside the school through news media, Little League programs, or other feasible methods
• Work with the Athletic Director and Chief Public Officer to ensure valid releases to media
• Maintain excellent public relations with media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans
• Present information to media regarding schedules, tournaments, and results
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal

Position Type

Part‑Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required