What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach (Football) position at LIBERTY HIGH?
Job Summary
The Assistant Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in strategies and techniques to prepare them for interscholastic cross country competitions. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.
Essential Duties
- Assesses player’s skills.
- Coaches and instructs players, individually and in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
- Determines strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
- Establishes and maintains standards of decorum and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
- Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
- Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
- Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
- Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
- Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
- Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
- Attendance at all required coaches meetings set forth by administration is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 21 years old. Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills, a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.