High School Assistant Coach - Football

High School Assistant Coach
Reports to: Athletic Director Contract Terms: Season
Classification: Certified Job Site: High School
FSLA Status: Part time position Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Governing Board Approval:
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Coach designs and implements program activities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations related to the sport; providing supervision of student athletes during all aspects of their participation in program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program; serving as a positive role model to student athletes to the community, and to various organizations. Individuals in this job classification are assigned to a position for a specific sport at the Varsity, JV/Frosh or Junior High level. You as their role model; you inspire them, influence them, impacting a quality education for every student every day!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
• Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
• Communicates with parents, students, officials, administrators and community for the purpose of providing information, assistance and/or direction.
• Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintains a variety of records (e.g., game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, and state requirements.
• Manages uniforms, equipment and school facilities for the purpose of maintaining items in a responsible and safe manner.
• Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g., counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
• Supervises student athletes during all areas of participation for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participants.
• Teaches sports techniques, playing rules, strategies, and playing tactics for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for the competition.
• Working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Current Arizona High School teaching certificate
• Bachelor's Degree
PREFFERED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• High school teaching experience
• Endorsement or extensive course work in multiple content areas
• High school practicum or teaching experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Basic math, including calculations using fractions, precents, and/or ratios.
• Reviewing and interpreting highly technical information.
• Writing technical materials, and/or speaking persuasively to implement desired actions.
• Analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Equipment used in activity/program.
• Injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols.
• Pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations.
• Participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines.
• Public relations protocols.
• Relevant professional standards and practice.
• Safety practices and procedures.

Skilled in:

• Performing multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Adapting to changing work priorities.
• Administering first aid.
• Applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations.
• Organizing and communicating information and concepts.
• Scheduling activities, meetings, and/or events.
• Gathering and/or collating data,
• Considering a wide variety of factors when using equipment.
• Flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Working with data utilizing defined and similar processes.
• Operating equipment using defined methods.
• Working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
• Working with data of varied types and/or purposes.
• Utilizing a variety of types of job-related equipment.
• Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Problem solving with data requiring independent interpretation of guidelines.
• Problem solving equipment with moderate to significant technical expertise.
• Communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Dealing with frequent interruptions.
• Strong leadership.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Meeting deadlines and schedules.
• Modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students.
• Motivating participating student athletes.
• Providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach.
• Setting priorities.

Core Competencies:
* Accountability * Analytical Thinking * Concern for Order * Innovative
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.
ABOUT US
We have a great group of dedicated staff and hard-working students who work together to achieve academic success within in our district. Our campuses are located in Wittmann and Surprise, Arizona, where we value and invest in our local community.
Our Mission is to graduate all students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and ethics necessary to succeed in the colleges or careers of their choice. Our Vision is to provide a quality education for every student, every day.
NOTICES
The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. NUSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the district office at (623) 388-2100 at least 3 days in advance.