WCHS Lay Coach (External Candidates Only)

MSD of Warren Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Coach for an athletic sport. This role involves supporting the Head Coach in fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and excellence among athletes. The Assistant Coach will help coordinate training programs, supervise other coaches, and ensure all participants adhere to district and state regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence young athletes positively while working in a dynamic and challenging environment. If you have a passion for sports and coaching, this could be the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should have experience coaching or playing in athletics.
• Must be up to date with all required certifications for their sport.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate and supervise the athletic program and teams.
• Ensure compliance with all rules and requirements.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork promotion

Education

Experience in high-performing athletics program

Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/ Coaching

Date Posted:
2/13/2025

Location:
Warren Central High School

JOB TITLE: Assistant Coach of an Athletic Sport (an extracurricular assignment)

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Not applicable. Paid via stipend.

WORK DAYS: High School coaching seasons are defined by ISHAA.

STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: Varies and are outside of contracted hours.

WORK YEAR: High School coaching seasons are defined by ISHAA.

SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Assistant Coach is paid on the “Teachers Athletic Extracurricular” salary schedule, paid via stipend during the season.

The Assistant Coach that is not a Teacher or Non-Certified employee, but is a Lay Coach, defined as non-certified employee used only in the Athletic Program, is paid during season via stipend and not eligible for benefits.

REPORTS TO: The Athletic Director and the AD’s Designee, the Head Coach.

SUPERVISES: The Assistant Coach may supervise the other coaches.

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in promoting an appreciation for teamwork, sportsmanship, and excellence. The Assistant Coach sets a good example and provides leadership and supervision for the team and individuals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain a high level of professionalism.
2. Assist in the coordination and supervision of the WCHS Athletic Program and Teams.
3. Assist in the design and implementation of the training and game program.
4. Assist in the organization and supervision of the coaching staff to assure the program is properly implemented.
5. Establish and maintain open communication with athletes’ parents to address any issues and to keep them fully informed.
6. Ensure that all athletes and other assistant/lay coaches know and follow all rules of the District, conference, and state association(s).
7. Support the Head Coach with assigning duties to other assistant/lay coaches and trainers; communicate and work with assistant coaches and trainers to ensure that they are aware of the Head Coach’s expectations.
8. Assume responsibility for the conduct of the athletes and assistant coaches during training, practices, and competition.
9. Model positive sportsmanship and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, coaches, and spectators at all times.
10. Follow and be knowledgeable of all rules of the IHSAA and the sport as found in the IHSAA By-laws and the NFHS Rule Book. Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
11. Satisfy all requirements by the IHSAA and Warren Township School District in a timely manner.
12. Provide timely and accurate information that is maintained as part of the job responsibilities (including end-of-season inventory of uniforms and equipment).
13. Ensure that their teams are in good financial standing with their fees, actively communicating with athletes and parents to help them meet their obligations.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Asst. AD and Head Coach.

ENTRY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:

1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: Ideal candidates will have experience coaching and/or playing within a high-performing Athletics program or organization.
2. EXPERIENCE: Any teacher employed by the District is welcome to express interest in this extracurricular assignment. It is preferred that all candidates have experience as a coach/player/participant of the assignment.
3. CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Must be up to date with all certifications required for their sport as required by their District and the State of Indiana.
4. OTHER: Ability to perform the essential functions and to fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties and responsibilities of the Coach involve a high degree of organization and physical activity. The job typically involves some combination of walking, standing, and sitting, and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds). Some chores of this job may require heavy lifting or other physical abilities often associated with manual labor.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The ability to communicate verbally in person and via the telephone is very important. It is important for the Coach to have the knowledge to direct physical conditioning and training that is appropriate for the development of each student-athlete.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes. Exposure to machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, disease, or pathogenic substances is not typical.