A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
Assistant Track Coach
Moberly School District
Moberly High School - Moberly, Missouri Job Details
Job ID:
5873529
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
Assistant Coach
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED
Minimum of 60 college credit hours required.
Ability to work under a team concept with appropriate communication skills, good organizational skills.
Ability to work with students, teachers, and administrators.
Knowledge and ability in the sport being coached.
Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED.
REPORTS TO
Director of Activities/Athletics
WORK DAY/HOURS
Varies depending on sport
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Note:
Actual workdays may vary in accordance with District needs and administrative assignments and may include occasional weekend/non-school day/holiday work.)
CONTRACT DAYS WORKED
Varies depending on sport
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Assist the Head Coach in carrying out his/her duties.
Know, understand, implement and adhere to the rules and regulations of Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA.) Attend mandatory rules clinics and coaches' meetings.
Supervise and conduct practices and contests in a safe manner.
Assist in managing uniforms, equipment, and facilities in a responsible manner.
Work toward building and teaching good sportsmanship, cooperative work ethic and responsibility. Communicate with the Director of Activities/Athletics, Head Coach, administrators, assistant coach(es), players and parents. Direct injured athletes to the trainer and report injuries to the nurse.
Teach relevant skills, tactics and techniques.
Monitor and enhance performance by providing encouragement and constructive feedback.
Assess strengths and weaknesses in a participant's performance and identify areas for further development.
Adapt to the needs and interests of the group or individual participant.
Communicate instructions and commands using clear, simple language.
Demonstrate an activity by breaking the task down into a sequence.
Encourage participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge, and techniques.
Ensure participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times.
Inspire confidence.
Develop knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury, sports psychology, nutrition, and sports science.
Assist in developing training programs.
Assist in sports promotion/development.
Work to a high legal and ethical standard at all times, particularly in relation to issues such as child safeguarding and health and safety requirements.
Maintain records of participant's performance.
Coordinate participant's attendance at meetings and other sports events.
Coordinate appropriate competitions for participants with the Activities Director. Maintain a professional appearance.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as assigned. This does not preclude the assignment of additional or supplemental duties. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment as needed to reflect such duties.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Duties performed typically in district settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned areas.
Physical demands can include but are not limited to: Exerts up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects including equipment such as audio-visual.
Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and other limited physical activities are required.
Mental demands can include but are not limited to: Comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing.
Ability to collaborate with peers, positive attitude and flexibility with change.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Aligned with the mission of the Moberly School District is the commitment to educational equity for all students, staff, and patrons of the school system. In all places and in all activities of the Moberly School District, it is expected that every individual will be treated in a fair and equitable manner. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person regardless of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, or economic status.
