Boys Basketball Assistant Coach - Impactful Team Builder

Oldham County Schools; Goshen (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham County Schools seeks an Assistant Coach to support middle and high school athletic programs. The role assists the head coach and athletic director, with a stipend and one-year coaching contracts. This paraprofessional position involves on‑site duties, supervision of practices, and promoting sports within the school and community.

The position emphasizes skill development, safety, sportsmanship, and eligibility checks, with duties assigned by the Superintendent and annual review.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, or G.E.D. certificate.
• 64 semester hours (minimum) of college credit; or completion of approved KHSAA professional development training as specified by bylaw 27.
• 21 Years of Age.
• Has met requirements of a criminal records check as specified by Kentucky State Law.
• Successful completion of first aid course and CPR certification, as well as any other applicable training requirements as specified by KHSAA Bylaw 27.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sporting rules, regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach and/or other assistant coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist the head coach in planning the athletic program.
• Assist the head coach in organising and supervising practices.
• Assist the head coach in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Assist the head coach in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Assist in the recommendation of the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of Oldham County Schools.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Fundamentals of sports

Health and safety regulations

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

64 college credit hours

Age 21+

Criminal records check

First aid & CPR certification

Knowledge of sports rules

Job description

Oldham County Schools seeks an Assistant Coach to support middle and high school athletic programs. The role assists the head coach and athletic director, with a stipend and one-year coaching contracts. This paraprofessional position involves on‑site duties, supervision of practices, and promoting sports within the school and community.

The position emphasizes skill development, safety, sportsmanship, and eligibility checks, with duties assigned by the Superintendent and annual review.