Coach-Assistant High School Football-Timnath Middle/High School

Poudre School District; Timnath (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Timnath, Colorado, is seeking an athletic coach assistant who will support the head coach in developing student athletes. Duties include supervising students, communicating expectations, and ensuring safety during events. The position requires a high school diploma, coaching experience is preferred, and various certifications are mandatory. This role is essential for maintaining athletic excellence and promoting sportsmanship among students.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in the sport is strongly preferred.
• Must have expertise in the fundamental skills, rules, and schemes related to the sport.
• Criminal background check required for hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with practice sessions to develop skills and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student athletes during events, ensuring their safety.
• Communicate with athletes and parents concerning expectations, schedules, and performance.

Skills

Coaching skills

Student supervision

Communication

Fairness and consistency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Teaching License or Special Services License

CPR, First Aid and AED certifications

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY: Assist the Head Coach of a high school athletic team and support the development of the athletic program by teaching fundamentals and advanced skills of the sport while following Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) and Poudre School District guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with practice sessions to best develop sport skills and sportsmanship with student athletes in the sport.


• Help supervise student athletes prior to, during, and after all school sanctioned events; ensure student safety at all times and make sure student athletes are equipped for safety.


• Attend and monitor practices and games.


• Assist with communicating to athletes and parents student athlete expectations including practice schedules and games, as well as academic performance, respect, commitment, dedication, and sportsmanship.


• Follow all CHSAA and Poudre School District guidelines.


• Assist with inventory and security of equipment and supplies.


• Assist with equipment maintenance, locker-room supervision, and extra practices.


• Communicate discipline procedures and problems, safety concerns and all student injuries requiring emergency medical services to school Head Coach and Athletic Director.


• Demonstrate fairness and consistency in all decisions and judgments related to the sport participants.


• Adhere to district guidelines for building use and field access, including following procedures for reservations, access, and care of district facilities.


• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Licenses Required

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Previous coaching experience in the sport strongly preferred


• Must have expertise in the fundamental skills, rules, and schemes pertaining to the sport


• Criminal background check required for hire


• Valid Teaching License or Special Services License issued by Colorado Department of Education OR Valid CHSSA Coach Certification


• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required before coaching assignment begins


• Complete required trainings upon hire: Concussion, Blood Borne Pathogens, Child Abuse and Reporting, and Sexual Harassment


• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail]