Coach - Assistant

Jefferson City School District; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Jefferson City seeks an Assistant Football Coach to work with the head coach and activities director, delivering high-level coaching and fostering a culture of academic excellence. Responsibilities include coaching athletes, enforcing discipline, and organizing practice schedules. A valid Missouri teacher certificate and prior coaching experience are required. This is a stipend position providing an opportunity to positively impact students through sportsmanship and skill development.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid Missouri teacher certificate.
• Required to be employed as a teacher in the district.
• Preferred coaching experience in the assigned sport.

Responsibilities

• Coach individual participants in necessary skills.
• Plan and schedule practice programs.
• Work closely with the head coach on discipline.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Assist the head coach with organization and supervision of the sports program.
• Comply with safety practices and district rules and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid Missouri teacher certificate

Employment as a teacher in the Jefferson City School District

Previous coaching experience in assigned sport

Alternatives to qualifications per the

Job description

Position

26-27 Assistant Football Coach

FLSA Status

Exempt

Reports to

Head Coach and Activities Director

Salary

Stipend

Purpose Statement

The assistant coach will work with the head coach and activities director to ensure the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence. Further, in conjunction with the head coach, the assistant coach will help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self‑esteem.

Essential Functions

JOB GOAL: To teach and coach our students at the highest level that can be attained which would support the academic beliefs and practices of the Jefferson City School District.

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Works closely with the head coach to enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and to establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Assists the head coach with the organization and supervision of the sports program.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary as may be assigned.

Skills / Qualifications

• Valid Missouri teacher certificate.
• Employment as a teacher in the Jefferson City School District.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport, preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may deem appropriate.

Clearances

Background clearance required; the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Must be able to demonstrate performance in physical situations including weather or surface related areas as well as working on game plans or other related tasks that would be done by the head coach.

Contact Information

Human Resources

315 E Dunklin Street

Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.