CHS: Bowling Helper Coach (3 positions available)

Traverse-City-Area-Public-Schools; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 3,600; Full time

Job summary

Traverse City Area Public Schools seeks a Bowling Helper Coach at Central High School in Traverse City, MI. Join a team supporting student-athletes to develop skills, discipline, and self-esteem under the supervision of coaches and athletic staff.

Responsibilities include assisting practices, maintaining discipline, and ensuring safety. Must hold a valid teaching certificate with a Bachelor’s degree; CPR/First Aid preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree preferred
• First aid and CPR training preferred
• Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate success in area of application

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the TCAPS Code of Conduct; acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site;
• Helps maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season;
• Reinforces the coaching staff in discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and abides by established penalties for breach of such standards by individual students;
• Oversees safety conditions of the facility and reports injuries to the trainer or on-site administrator;
• Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site;

Skills

Coaching

Sports medicine

First aid

CPR

Communication

Education

Teaching certificate

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CHS: Bowling Helper Coach (3 positions available)

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5921218
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Location: Central High School

General Summary

The helper is responsible for helping the coaching staff with each participating student to achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. The helper reports to the Head Coach and works under the auspices of the Varsity Head Coach and on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

• Adheres to the TCAPS Code of Conduct; acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site, etc.;
• Adheres to Playing Fair: A Guide to Title IX in High School and College Sports;
• Helps individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved;
• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, training techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport;
• Works cooperatively with all TCAPS coaches, athletic directors/ LEAP Liaison, and students to ensure a healthy, positive cross-town rivalry;
• Supports the coaching staff in the conduct of his/her particular sport and the total athletic program;
• Fulfills all responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach;

Record Keeping Responsibilities

assigned by the head coach could include some or all of the following:

• Helps maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season;
• Helps supervise fundraising efforts;
• Helps with necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork;
• Helps in maintaining a detailed inventory list of uniforms, equipment and supplies, and recommends uniform, equipment and supply requests to the coaching staff;
• Helps the coaching staff in developing a consistent and positive communication through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program;

Athletic Behavior/Eligibility Responsibilities

• Reinforces the coaching staff in all rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association related to his/her sport; if applicable.
• Reinforces the coaching staff in discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and abides by established penalties for breach of such standards by individual students;
• Helps the coaching staff in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport;

Injury/Safety

• Helps the coaching staff in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present;
• Reinforces rules and regulations concerning conditioning of players and their health and safety;
• Reports injuries to the trainer if applicable and/or completes and submits accident reports to the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Director;
• Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature
• Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site;
• Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used;

Team Activities

• Helps the coaching staff with assigned practice sessions and assigned out-of-season conditioning program;
• Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors;

Other Duties as Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree preferred
• First aid and CPR training preferred
• Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate success in area of application

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
• The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
• Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Environmental Conditions:

Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces both indoors and outdoors. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.

Work Schedules:

Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.

Background Checks:

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Position Type: Variable

Salary: $300 to $300 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Justin Thorington , Athletic Director, Assistant Principal
• Central High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]