CHS/WSH: Dive Helper Coach

West Senior High School

Traverse City (MI)

On-site

USD 5,100 - 6,100

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

West Senior High School in Traverse City, Michigan is seeking a dedicated athletic helper to assist coaching staff and participating students. You will support skill development, safety, and program administration under the Head Coach and athletic director, helping maintain a positive, disciplined athletic environment.

Responsibilities include aiding practice sessions, managing equipment and records, and ensuring compliance with school and league rules while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship

Qualifications

Valid teaching certificate is preferred.
Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine is preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate success in area of application.

Responsibilities

Adheres to TCAPS Code of Conduct; acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site.
Helps participants in developing skills and understanding sport rules.
Maintains records, statistics, and equipment inventory; supports fundraising.
Ensures safety and reports injuries; coordinates with trainer and athletic staff.
Helps coaching staff with practice sessions and conditioning programs.
Fosters a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, and intimidation.

Skills

Coaching experience

First aid

CPR

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Traverse City Area Public Schools West Senior High School - Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

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

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;

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: $500 to $500 Stipend

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