Assistant Coach - JV Field Hockey at Atlee High School

JOB •Please understand this position is contingent upon student participation, the ability to hold events, and available funding. •

General Description:

Position is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, and coaching instruction at a large public high school. Responsibilities may include supervising teams at varsity and junior varsity levels.

Essential Duties:

Under the direction of the Head Coach, assist with planning practices, running practices, and coaching during practices and games. Communicate expectations to parents and players.

Ensure there are always two coaches at the field. Attend all practices and games.

Arrange for practices/game coverage if you are unable to attend.

Start and end practices on time. You and other designated coach are always the last to leave the field.

Adhere to school board requirements and recommendations.

Attend all coaches' meetings.

Assist with player selection.

Supervision of team during all activities.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

In-depth knowledge and advanced strategies of applicable sport. Knowledge of VHSL rules. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to mentor and develop players in a positive way. Desire to teach and improve skill development. Must pass criminal record check.

Education and Experience:

Required:

Previous experience as a player and/or coaching at the high school level.

Preferred:

Valid teaching license in a high school curriculum area.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical Conditions:

Requires moderate physical activity. Requires standing and/or walking for extended periods of time. Work is regularly performed outside. Potential for exposure to; adverse weather conditions, exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, possible interactions with disruptive and/or unruly individuals. Work may involve exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and loud noise. Involves minimum exposure to physical risk while operating field maintenance equipment. This job description is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties. Hanover County Public Schools retains the right to change job duties and assign other duties not included in the formal job description.09/2013; Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.