What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Basketball Assistant Coach position at Nicholas County Middle and High School?
CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT COACH II
This is an extracurricular coaching position paying an annual stipend.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
- Assist in 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:
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- 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, 64 semester hours.