NMPED Coaching License Required
JOB DESCRIPTION
ASSISTANT COACH
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 at all times and oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that 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 and safe, inclusive of 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: Annually-Duration of sports activity/Work Schedule/Activities/Games/Schedules and Hours to be established by the Coach. Athletic Director/Activity Coordinator and/or Principal