MS or Assistant Coach/Sponsor

Poplar Public School District; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Poplar Public School District is seeking a Middle School Coach/Sponsor to supervise a sports program and deliver instruction in fundamental skills, strategy, and conditioning. The role emphasizes character development, self-discipline, and teamwork through coaching contributions and supervision.

The position requires coordinating with athletic leadership, promoting sportsmanship, and applying district policies during practices and events to support student learning and safety.

Qualifications

• Organize and supervise a total sports or activity program.
• Provide successful coaching/sponsor experience in an assigned activity.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of the sport/activity and willingness to work with head coach to explore new theories and procedures.
• Serve as a positive role model through instructions and actions.

Responsibilities

• Has thorough knowledge of policies approved by the Poplar Schools' Board of Education and ensures implementation by the staff.
• Understands system, state and league regulations; applies and interprets them for staff.
• Follows proper administrative line of command and routes requests through proper channels.

Skills

Program organization

Coaching experience

Sports knowledge

Role model

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports or activity program.
2. 2. Has desire to provide successful coaching/sponsor experience in an assigned activity.
3. 3. The coach/sponsor must have some knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport/activityand, at the same time, must continue to work with the head coach/sponsor to examine new theories and procedures pertinent tothe activity.
4. 4. The assistant coach/sponsormust serve as an appropriate role model for studentthroughhis/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO

MS Coaches report to the athletic/activities director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation inconjunction with the school principal. Assistant Coaches report to the Head Coach

SUPERVISES

In several instances, the MS or Assistant coach/sponsormust inform, coordinate, and support theathletic director and respective principal.

JOB GOAL

In support of the organized activity the MS Coach or Assistant Coach instructs studentsin the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical trainingnecessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the sametime, the assistant coach/sponsormust instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to sociallyacceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride ofaccomplishment in the student. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skillsthrough coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

GENERAL

1. 1. The success of athletic/activity programs has a strong influence on the community'simage of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerableresponsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance istaxing but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and goodmental health.
2. 2. The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injuryfactor and due process predicaments.
3. 3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance tofunction. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coachshall exercise common sense and good judgment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Has a thorough knowledge of all thepolicies approved by the Poplar Schools' Board of Educationand is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of thesports program.
2. 2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently andinterprets them for staff.
3. 3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances throughproper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

1. 1. In support of the Head Coach assists in scheduling.
2. 2. In support of the Head Coach assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled events or practices and adheres toscheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
3. 3. In support of the Head Coach ensures controlled access to buildings/facilities of use at all times.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Serves as a mentor to each participant in promoting the development and demonstration in studentsthe character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
2. 2. Gives constant attention to a student’s grades and conduct.
3. 3. By his/her presence at all practices, games, and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance, andsafeguards for each participant.
4. 4. In support of the Head Coach directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
5. 5. Assists students in their college or advanced educational selection.

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT

1. 1. In support of the Head Coach helps maintain all equipment, facilities used, and instills in each student a respect of school and other’s personal property, its care, and proper use.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

1. 1. In support of the Head Coach organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.
2. 2. In support of the Head Coach promotes the activity within the school through recruiting students who are not currently participating in anotherprogram and promotes the activity outside the school through news media, or inany other feasible manner.
3. 3. In support of the Head Coach is responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
4. 4. In support of the Head Coach is responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials,volunteers and fans.
5. 5. Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments, festivals, and results.