High School Flag Football Assistant Coach - Strategy & Growth

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph School District seeks an Assistant Coach to support athletic programs from 7th grade through varsity. The role involves designing and implementing activities, supervising student athletes, and serving as a liaison with schools and community partners.

The assistant coach will work under the High School Athletic Director, adhere to district policies, and participate in baseline training and ongoing professional development as required.

Qualifications

• Required: Must meet minimum MSHSAA requirements
• Preferred: Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate and Previous Coaching Experience
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Salary Schedule: Per-Approved Extra-Duty Salary Schedule
• Direct Report: High School Athletic Director
• Terms of Employment: As per Extra-Duty Assignment Letter
• Eligible for emergency telework: No

Responsibilities

• Attends work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• Assists the Head Coach in developing and promoting off-season programs and opportunities for student athletes (e.g. open facilities, strength training, speed development, and team camps) for strengthening and improving the skills of student athletes and the program.
• Communicates to the Head Coach the needs of the program for the purpose of providing recommendations that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
• Collaborates with the Head Coach to develop a plan of action for fundraising and budgeting for the purpose of maintaining and balancing activity accounts.
• Develops game strategies/plans for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for the competition.
• Develops team and individual practice regimes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing and improving student athlete's performance.
• Adheres to the values and critical behaviors to provide growth opportunities for any SJSD student participating in district activities as set forth by the SJSD Activities Department.
• Participates in the baseline training as set by the SJSD Activities Department and attends professional development opportunities as expected by district and building administration.
• Analyzes and assesses opposition's strategies and strengths/weaknesses for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for the purpose of developing game plan/approach.
• Assess student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on his/her individual performance and/or determining team placement.
• Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information.
• Attends a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants' accomplishments.
• Collaborates with other coaching staff (e.g. instructional techniques, organizations of practice, supervision guidelines and responsibilities, etc.) for the purpose of developing the program at all levels.
• Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, etc. for the purpose of implementing modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.
• Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, rules, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Supports maintaining a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, ratings, reports, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, and state requirements.
• Oversees student managers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities. Ensures appropriate documentation is complete for all volunteers.
• Promotes athletic program (e.g. conducts off-season clinics, information on skill-camps, attends community meetings, etc.) for the purpose of increasing interest and participation.
• Develop positive relations with students and parents. This includes proper dress, language, demeanor and student/teacher relations.
• Communication: Responds to inquiries and includes the Head Coach (e.g. students, parents, other school staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, assistance and/or direction. Coach will adhere to district guidelines when communicating with families and students.
• Supervises student athletes during all areas of participation (e.g. competition, travel, meetings, before/after practices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participants.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functions of the athletic program.

Job description

St. Joseph School District seeks an Assistant Coach to support athletic programs from 7th grade through varsity. The role involves designing and implementing activities, supervising student athletes, and serving as a liaison with schools and community partners.

The assistant coach will work under the High School Athletic Director, adhere to district policies, and participate in baseline training and ongoing professional development as required.