Track Assistant Coach

Boone County Schools; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone County Schools seeks a qualified athletics coach to support the head coach in conducting the athletic program, including practices and camps, while promoting safety and teamwork.

Applicants must hold Kentucky teaching or substitute certificates, have a bachelor’s degree or 64 semester hours with 21+ years of age, a high school diploma or equivalent with required electives, CPR/First Aid, and evidence of coaching knowledge or experience.

Qualifications

• Holds Kentucky teaching certificate or Emergency Certificate for Substitute Teaching.
• Holds a Bachelor's degree or higher or 64 semester hours and is 21 years of age.
• Has a high school diploma or equivalent, is 21+, and completed KHSAA required electives.
• Has CPR/First Aid certification including AED use, per KHSAA standards.
• Has completed Sports Safety Course per KY statutes.
• Has prior coaching experience or demonstrated knowledge in the sport assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in conducting the overall program of the sport involved, including practices and camps.
• Coach individual participants in skills necessary for excellent achievement.
• Oversee safety conditions of facilities where the sport is conducted.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
• Oversee maintenance and care of athletic equipment.
• Co-coach the assigned team and schedule contests when needed.
• Follow all regulations related to the athletic program and eligibility.

Skills

Communication with students, faculty,/

Ability to work with students

Sports knowledge

Education

Kentucky teaching certificate

Emergency Substitute Teaching Certificate

Bachelor's degree or higher

64 semester hours and age 21

High school diploma or equivalent + 21+ + electives (KHSAA Bylaw 25)

Job description

Holds a valid Kentucky teaching certificate; or

Holds a valid Emergency Certificate for Substitute Teaching under the qualifications outlined in 16 KAR 2:120 Sec. 2 (7)(b); or

Holds a Bachelor's degree or higher; or

Have a minimum of 64 semester hours and be 21 years of age; or

Have a high school diploma (or its equivalent), be age 21 or over and completed all KHSAA Board of Control prescribed electives outlined in KHSAA Bylaw 25

Have current certification of C.P.R. course including Adult and Child certifications, the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator and the requisite First Aid Training, conducted by an instructor or program approved by a college or university, the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other bona fide accrediting agency that is approved by the KHSAA based upon industry standards

Have successfully completed the Sports Safety Course as outlined in KRS 160.445

Has prior coaching experience or exhibits evidence of knowledge in the sport assigned

Has the ability to work well with students

Has the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, parents, and the community

JOB GOAL: To assist in helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, and an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the head coach in conducting the overall program of the sport involved including summer practices and camps

Coach assigned individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved

Assist in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that the students are present

Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times

Assist in overseeing the proper maintenance and care of athletic equipment

Assume responsibility of coaching team assigned in the sport involved

When necessary, assist the athletic director and head coach in scheduling contests in the sport involved

Be familiar with and follow all statutes, regulations, policies and procedures related to the athletic program

Assist in the enforcement of established performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in the assigned sport

Have all students under supervision of certified personnel at all times at approved after school programs

Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

Summer practices and camps are only applicable to certain sports

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Index

Board approved 6/12/03 Revised 1/10/2019