TITLE:  ASSISTANT COACH - HIGH SCHOOL                                      

DEPARTMENT: School

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must possess valid National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) approved Certificates in the following:
1. Fundamentals of Coaching
2. Concussion in Sports
3. First Aid, Health & Safety
2. Familiar with Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) organization and its bylaws and requirements.
3. Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment.

JOB GOALS: 

The High School Assistant Coach carries out the objectives of the sports program as directed by the High School Head Coach. The Assistant Coach supports the High School Head Coach and instructs athletes with regard to individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training, while demonstrating behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes.  The Assistant Coach strives to further develop his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following tasks are essential for this position.  This list is not inclusive of all responsibilities.  Individuals may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed.

1. Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
2. Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public, including members of the media, boosters, officials, players, other coaches, school administration, and fans.
3. Serves as a positive role model for students, coaching staff, and the community.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of proven coaching theories, strategies, and techniques and works with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to effectively implement these attributes.
5. Instills commitment, discipline, sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork to all athletes and coaching staff.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned by the High School Head Coach or Athletic Director.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of:

1. AIA rules, policies, and athletic department handbook.
2. Effective coaching theories, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.
3. Federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing education and sports program implementation.

Skill and Ability to:

1. Motivate student athletes to participate and sustain their interests in the athletic program while excelling in instructional curriculum.
2. Create beneficial relationships and communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, students, vendors, other coaches and community members.
3. Apply leadership techniques.
4. Implement educational policies and procedures.
5. Supervise and evaluate coaching staff.
6. Analyze and problem solve.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Regularly required to talk or listen. 
2. Frequently required to stand for long periods and to walk long distances. 
3. Occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
4. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

REPORTS TO: High School Head Coach and/or Athletic Director

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the High School Head Coach and/or Athletic Director in accordance with Governing Board policy.

TERMS OF 

EMPLOYMENT: Specific Season (Fall/Winter/Spring)

SALARY: Salary for this position is via annual stipend and is set according to the Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule approved by the Governing Board.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt