Football-TMS Assistant - Code 13

Turner Unified School District #202; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Turner Unified School District #202 is seeking an Assistant Varsity Coach to support sports functions for grades 7-12. Responsibilities include supervision, enforcing rules, and promoting the athletic program. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, a current Kansas State Teaching Certificate, and at least three years of coaching experience. The position offers an academic year term aligned with the school year, requiring commitment and dedication to sports and student development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university or meet Rule 10 requirements.
• Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate on file in the Central Office.
• At least three years of coaching experience at the secondary level.
• Minimum three years coaching experience at secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and quality instruction to staff and participants.
• Establish and communicate team rules to athletes and parents.
• Promote the athletic program to assure maximum participation.
• Develop safe environments and injury prevention plans.
• Attend practices and meetings as required.
• Coordinate travel on team bus to competitions.

Skills

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college/university

Kansas State Teaching Certificate

Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made)

At least three years of coaching experience at the secondary level

Job description

Assistant Varsity Coach

Purpose: The Assistant Varsity Coach assists in supervising sport functions in grades 7 through 12, and works closely with other staff and the administration of the District.

Responsible to: Head Varsity Coach and Athletic Director.

Payment rate: According to negotiated agreement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university or meet Rule 10 requirements.
• Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate on file in the Central Office (meeting Rule 10 requirements).
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).
• At least three years of coaching experience at the secondary level.

Essential Functions

• Ability to obtain and maintain current first aid, CPR and AED certifications.
• Ability to provide supervision and quality instruction to staff and participants.
• Instructional
• Non-instructional
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations.
• Establish fair rules.
• Communicate rules.
• Enforce rules.
• Ability to remind athletes of the inherent dangers of the sport.
• Ability to match competitors:
  • Skill
  • Experience
  • Maturity
  • Height/weight
  • Age
  • Gender
• Ability to develop and implement a safe environment to the extent possible:
  • Equipment
  • Condition of facility
• Ability to provide a plan for handling injuries:
  • Foreseen
  • Unforeseen
• Ability to be a role model of character, conduct, and good sportsmanship.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Ability to occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work various and numerous hours.

General Responsibilities

• Familiar with and enforce school, district, department, and K.S.H.S.A.A. rules of eligibility.
• Assist in requiring all athletes to have a physical examination and be scholastically eligible before participation is allowed; ensure all signatures are received before participation is allowed.
• Responsible for supervision of athletic facilities used and securing those areas.
• Organize teaching situations so that instruction occurs at practice, pre‑contest, half‑time, and post‑contest time frames.
• Implement and observe a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention; complete all paperwork relating to athletic injuries.
• Attend and be prompt to all practices and meetings.
• Ride team bus to and from each contest with athletics.
• Demonstrate effective reinforcement on a daily basis, whole‑part‑whole teaching, mental toughness development, drill work, myth building, and situational coaching during each practice session.
• Assist getting debt list items returned.
• Responsible for making recommendations on facilities and equipment needs.
• Motivate and direct athletes by being positive in all situations.
• Demonstrate support for the entire athletic program, as well as the programs established by Turner Recreation Commission.
• Attend the Booster Club‑sponsored sports banquet/reception.
• Establish and communicate team rules to athletes and parents, and maintain discipline consistent with rules; address grievances and work to increase morale, proper behavior, and cooperation.
• Display leadership of the highest quality to exemplify the importance of school attendance, school rules, and responsible behavior.
• Promote the athletic program to assure maximum participation, positive publicity, and establish good relations with the media.
• Display positive rapport with athletes, parents, and media.
• Demonstrate loyalty to the athletic program; commit a full measure of time, effort, thought, and energy to the program.
• Keep Athletic Director informed, following the proper chain of command.
• Take advantage of self‑improvement by attending clinics and seminars to stay current on new techniques and methods; have an up‑to‑date knowledge of sport and needed skills being taught.
• Hold membership in professional organizations.
• Dress appropriately.
• Resolve conflicts developed within the program.
• Implement and follow all school district policies during all activities.
• Observe and follow all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities consistent with the nature of the position and requested by the Athletic Director, Head Varsity Coach, and/or Head Junior High Coach.

Term of Employment

Academic year as assigned.

Evaluation

Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.