Espanola High School Football - Assistant Coach

Must have an NMPED Coaching License

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Properly certified by NMPED
• Knowledgeable in the area of assignment;
• Preferably experienced and competent in required shills of the assigned sport and/or academic competitions;
• Other qualifications determined to be necessary by the Board.

REPORTS TO: Head Coach, Athletic Director or Activity Coordinator and/or individual school principals-immediate Supervisor, as assigned and applicable. Superintendent of schools-General Supervisor

JOB GOAL: to help each participating student achieve a high level of skill and appreciation for the

Values of discipline and sportsmanship/competition and an increased level of self-esteem.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach/Sponsor individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport or academic competition involved and promote school spirit and price.
• Work closely with the Head Coach in scheduling practice sessions, intra-mural, inter-scholastic contests, and activities.
• Maintain necessary paperwork as required.
• Supervise athletes and oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area where the assigned sport is conducted when students are present.
• Follow performance criteria and rules for eligibility including; grades for participation in extra-curricular competitions.
• Follow written rules and consequences for social conduct, (enforce rules and consequences) via Athlete’s Agreement and meet with parents of athletes regarding rules and consequences.
• Enforce rules, discipline, and sportsman-like behavior at all times and establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Travel with athletes, coaches, and/or sponsors to and FROM for supervision purposes, unless other comparable arrangements are made accordingly with the approval of the Head Coach, Athletic Director, or Activity Coordinator, as applicable.
• Comply with NMAA Rules and Regulations as well as with School Board Policy.
• Actively participate in fundraising activities for meals, lodging, equipment, uniforms, tennis shoes, shirts, summer programs, and transportation for activities.
• Daily, oversee that the gym floor and other playing areas are clean including the bleachers.
• Implement effective and/or required appropriate dress code for athletes.
• Communicate monthly or sooner with parents regarding athlete(s) and/or participant(s).
• Perform other assigned tasks required by the supervisor(s).

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Annual-Duration of sports activity/Work Schedule/Activities/Games/Schedules and Hours to be established by the Coach. Athletic Director/Activity Coordinator and/or Principal