ASSISTANT COACH

BASIC FUNCTION: 

      Assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist the head coach in planning the athletic program.
• Assist the head coach in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist the head coach in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Assist the head coach in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

      ABILITY TO:

• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

      Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and 64 semester hours college credit. 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Proof of Adult CPR/First Aid/ AED Certification
2. NFHS Coaching Principles Certification
3. KRS 160.445– Heat Related Emergency Training
4. Official transcripts and diplomas
5. Coaches Code of Ethics Form
6. Current W4 Form
7. Current Medical Exam with TB test
8. Criminal records check
9. Copy of driver’s license and Social Security Card, verifying minimum age of 21 years old.
10. Concussion training
11. Application
12. Physical Restraint & Seclusion Training
13. Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Training
14. KMA/KHSAA Sports Safety Course
15. KHSAA Sport Specific Rules Clinic