Assistant/Volunteer Coaches

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Acts 34, 114, 151 clearances less than one year old, Act 24, Act 126 Certificate and Act 168 disclosure release(s).

Assistant/Volunteer Coaches Job Description

Job Summary:

Assistant/Volunteer Coaches are required to abide the PIAA/WPIAL rules and regulations as well as the rules and regulations set by the Ringgold School District Board of Directors and the athletic administration at Ringgold.

Job Specifications:

In order to be successful in this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations (PIAA/WPIAL), opponents, staff, parents, and students. 
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Attend regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
• Maintain and secure all equipment and uniforms.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
• Participate in special activities to include senior night, banquets, award nights and pep assemblies.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Represent the Ringgold School District in a professional manner. Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Additional Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the sport is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of NFHS, PIAA, and WPIAL rules.

Skills:

• The applicant must possess the ability to communicate in spoken and written word.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The applicant must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
• The applicant should be professionally calm and motivationally intense.

Supervision Received: Principal /Athletic Director / Head Coach

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. RSD reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.