Assistant High School Track Coach

Assistant Athletic Coach Responsibilities

Assistant Coach Responsibilities is to help to enhance the skills and abilities of the with a stress on enjoying the spirit of the game. The assistant coach will work as an assistant of the head high school coach to plan the strategies and of the overall game. Will assist the head to guide student-athletes to play the fair game following rules and regulations; and to encourage students to maintain academic eligibility. The person selected must have an acceptable to the district background check.

Jobs of Assistant Coach

• Aid the players to develop their technical skills. Instill in the players the spirit of the game.
• In association with the head coach plan strategies and the game.
• Equip the players in training drills during the practice sessions.
• Will always be on the lookout of new talent and encourage the players to be on their best foot. Inculcate a team spirit among the players as well boost the confidence of the players
• Apart from the game duties, the assistant football coach will aid with supervision of students during all aspects of the sport.
• Encourage the players to come up with their weak areas and provide support helping to evolve.
• Other responsibilities include to keep players abreast of their everyday progress, to always speak to develop the confidence of the players.
• Follow local, state and national organization procedures, rules and guidelines.
• Be present at all practices, games and  while traveling.

Skills of an Assistant Coach

• Must maintain an image of a positive role model.
• Good organizing skills to assist the head coach in making good game plans. Must possess a mastery over the game, with relative experience and talent.
• Significant motivational skills to encourage the players to play a free game.
• The coach must have in depth knowledge about the different strategies implemented to play the game. Must be physically as well as mentally strong.
• Has acquired the skill to play in the spirit of the game. Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Leadership qualities to coordinate the game under the direction of the head coach.
• Must possess patience and have outstanding quality to perform under pressure, be an inspiration to the sportsperson to play in the spirit of the game.
• Maintain a calm stance on losing the game without putting the blame or discouraging the players.

To be an assistant coach it is necessary to have a love for the game and commendable expertise in playing the game.

Requirements:  

A minimum of 60 college credit hours is required and must be documented in application process. Complete clearance of background check .

Fundamentals of Coaching Course (online) passed prior to second year of coaching (one time requirement) Completion of a Sports First Aid Course prior to second year, CPR Certification (provided if hired), Concussion Sports Course, MSHSAA Sport-Specific Online Rules Review each season.

The main criteria would be to understand all-round nuances of the game, the strategy used in the name of the game, and experience required to encourage the team spirit amongst the student-athletes.

Reports to: the head coach, in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

Apply at: https://tipton.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx