OCHS - Assistant Swimming Coach (26-27)

Oldham County Schools; Buckner (KY); On-site; USD 1,200 - 3,600; Part time

Job summary

Oldham County Schools in Buckner, Kentucky seeks an Assistant Coach to support the head coach and athletic director across middle and high school programs. Responsibilities include assisting in planning and supervising practices, teaching fundamentals and team strategy, promoting sports in the school and community, and ensuring participant eligibility and safety.

The position is stipend-based, on an as-needed basis with annual review; coaching contracts are year-long and contingent on principal

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• 64 college credits or completion of KHSAA training per bylaw 27.
• Must be 21+ years old and clear criminal records check.
• First aid and CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of sporting rules, regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach and other coaches on one or more sports.
• Follow oral and written directions; read and explain game rules.
• Lift heavy objects and assist in practices and game setup.
• Promote sports in the school and community; plan athletic activities.
• Assist in organizing, supervising practices and teaching fundamentals.
• Instruct team strategy and rules; encourage good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Check participant eligibility, including insurance and consent.
• Provide guidance and emotional support to student athletes.
• Support equipment, supplies, and uniform purchases as needed.
• Demonstrate loyalty to Oldham County Schools; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sports fundamentals

Health and safety regs

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

64 semester hours of college credit

KHSAA professional development training (bylaw 27)

21 years of age

Criminal records check clearance

First aid & CPR certification

Job description

Assistant Coach

Job Goal: To assist the head coach and/or athletic director in various middle and high school athletic programs.

Job Type

Paraprofessional
Job Class Code: 8346
Position Type: Stipend
Reports to: Head Coach/Principal/Athletic Director
Terms of Employment: Employment will be on an as needed basis as determined by the Superintendent and will be subject to review for continuation on an annual basis. Stipend commensurate with adopted Oldham County Schools Extra-Curricular Sponsor Stipend Schedule. Coaching contracts are a one-year role and reappointment will be determined by the principal's annual recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma, or G.E.D. certificate.
• 64 semester hours (minimum) of college credit; or completion of approved KHSAA professional development training as specified in bylaw 27.
• 21 Years of Age.
• Has met requirements of a criminal records check as specified by Kentucky State Law.
• Successful completion of first aid course and CPR certification, as well as any other applicable training requirements as specified by KHSAA Bylaw 27.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sporting rules, regulations and guidelines.

Critical Skills/Expertise Required

Knowledge of:

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and Safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Essential Job Functions

Ability to:

• Assist the head coach and/or other assistant coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift heavy objects.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist the head coach in planning the athletic program.
• Assist the head coach in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist the head coach in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Assist the head coach in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Assist in the recommendation of the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of Oldham County Schools.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Adopted: January 15, 2020
Revised: April 2026