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JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in leading a transformative athletic program that seeks to lead student-athletes into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, build future-ready leaders, and compete at a championship level.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must meet the coaching certification requirements of the NFHS (or must complete within 2 weeks of hiring).
Concussion in Sports
First-Aid, Health and Safety
Fundamentals of Coaching
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Must pass a Livescan background check.
Must be CPR certified (or must complete within 2 weeks of hiring).
Must be a Christian and pass a Spiritual Interview.
Playing experience required.
Coaching experience preferred.
JOB GOALS:
To accept the responsibility of the program and work with the players in the sport assigned and to provide life-lessons that will positively impact the physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of all who are involved.
TRAITS OF AN EFFECTIVE COACH
Demonstrates a high degree of empathy, positivity, trust, responsibility, discipline, and flexibility. Is a developer, teacher, achiever, and problem-solver.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Accept and implement the co-curricular philosophy of the Rock Academy.
Follows the rules and regulations of the school/organization, the conference, and CIF-SDS.
Attend all school coaches meetings.
Attend clinics, seminars, and in-service programs in order to improve coaching skills and to stay current with new trends in coaching, training, conditioning, and safety procedures.
Give input about, assist in the creation of, and then supervise practice sessions.
Maintain effective communication with the Head Coach and Athletic Director.
Supervise the distribution/use of equipment/uniforms in your sport.
Assist the Head Coach with the development of an annual inventory and make recommendations for purchases.
Regularly inspect all equipment, facilities, and vehicles to ensure the safety of each student-athlete.
Participate in pre- and post-season meetings with the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director. The post-season meeting will serve as an evaluation conference.
Accept responsibility as delegated by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.
Work to develop continuity between the community and school programs.
Assist the Head Coach in the organization, scheduling, and supervision of an annual youth skills clinic for his/her sport in collaboration with the Camp Director.
Only allows athletes certified by the Athletic Director to participate.
Maintains appropriate supervision of his/her program at all times. Supervises any and all space used by athletes while they are present.
Assures that the program, at all times, will reflect proper attitude and conduct at home or away.
Encourages student-athletes to participate in sports and other co-curricular activities, other than his/her own but does not attempt to influence the specific sport or activity.
Represent the school in a professional manner in demeanor, language, and conduct (based on the vision and standards established by the Athletic Director).
Develop and maintain current knowledge of the activity.
All other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.