High School JV assistant Football Coach

Sylvania; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 3,500; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a JV Football Assistant Coach responsible for instructing athletes and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires knowledge in the assigned sport and coaching experience. The successful candidate will foster sportsmanship and maintain a safe environment for participants. A stipend of $3500 is offered for this position. Applicants must undergo necessary clearances including a background check and tuberculosis screening.

Qualifications

• MPCS staff preferred.
• Knowledge and background in assigned sport.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals.
• Ensure compliance with Virginia High School League regulations.
• Assist Head Coach with maintaining individual and team performance records.

Skills

Knowledge and background in assigned sport

Previous coaching experience in assigned sport

Education

MPCS staff preferred

Job description

Position: JV Football Assistant Coach

Salary/Hours

• Pay: Stipend of $3500.00
• Hours: To be set in conjunction with the JV Head Coach and the Athletic Director

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach carries out the aims and objectives of the sports program as outlined by the Head Coach; instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. This job reports to Head Coach/Athletic Director.

Requisite Education and Skills

• MPCS staff preferred.
• Knowledge and background in assigned sport.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable.

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Instructs participants on personal hygiene and safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or trainer immediately.
• Fosters among the participants and spectators, an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
• Informs students of the insurance program available through the Manassas Park City Schools.
• Provides all students involved in the program a safe environment through adequate supervision.
• Assists Head Coach with maintaining individual and team performance records.
• Assists Head Coach in providing accurate records of equipment to the assistant to the Director of Athletics/Director of Student Activities.
• Conveys the policies of the team, local school, and MPCS (e.g. regulation on Student Responsibilities and Rights and Extra‑Curricular Activities) to all participants.
• Ensures compliance with rules, policies, and regulations of the Virginia High School League, regional and district councils, and MPCS.
• Submits forms to the Director of Athletics/Director of Student Activities (e.g. eligibility rosters, players’, addresses, etc.) to meet requirements by the Virginia High School League, the School Board, local school, and MPCS.
• Follows School Activity Funds Manual and local school policies involving financial transactions.
• Establishes procedures for communicating with parents/guardians.
• Informs students about athletic programs and encourages their participation.
• Assists Head Coach with public relations and conveying information on athletic programs.
• Implement appropriate procedures when handling injury situations.
• Always ensures availability of first aid kits and emergency care cards.
• Inspects facilities, equipment, and environmental conditions to ensure the safety of participants.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Participates in the award program(s) in adherence to school procedures.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship.
• Assists other personnel and performs other duties as may be required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Clearances (Conditions for Employment)

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Tuberculosis Screening

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with other staff and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions will be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Manassas Park City Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.