Assistant Softball/Volleyball Coach

Coffee County Schools

  • Manchester, TN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEMJob DescriptionAssistant CoachResponsible to: PrincipalHead CoachAthletic DirectorQualifications: * Meets coaching criteria as defined by TSSAA and/or other state interscholastic sportgoverning association. * Relevant coaching experience preferred
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
Essential Responsibilities: * Follows all school rules and system policies
  • Serves as head coach designee in absence of head coach
  • Follows all rules and regulations regarding the sport as defined in the TSSAA
handbook * Provides technical expertise in coaching the assigned athletic activity
  • Maintains professionalism on and off the field
  • Understands and follows the proper administrative line of command and refers all
requests or grievances through proper channels * Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model
  • Teaches student athletes the values of good citizenship, honesty, integrity,
self-discipline, courage, loyalty and sportsmanship * Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs and services
  • Assists Head Coach in working with the media to develop a positive relationship
  • Assists Head Coach in working with the athletic director to evaluate program needs
  • Assists Head Coach in making preparation for any athletic event in his/her respective
program * Promotes the proper use and care of school property
  • Regularly inspects playing surface for safety concerns
  • Reviews procedures and schedules before the start of the season
  • Attends all mandatory programs (e.g. TSSAA required meetings, first aid/CPR
training, etc.) * Encourages student involvement in program activities. Helps parents and studentsunderstand program objectives. Explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholasticeligibility, parental permission, physical exams, training/performance schedules,requirements for letters, optional insurance coverage, waiver forms, etc.) * Assists Head Coach in organizing team tryouts. Maintains the integrity of theselection process * Assists Head Coach in organizing and carrying out a practice schedule
  • Assists Head Coach in development of off-season activities (e.g., summer trainings,
clinics, etc.) * Teaches precautions and procedures to help students prevent injuries. Ensures thatmedical authorization forms are on file and readily available. Promptlydocuments all injuries that require attention * Participates in student recognition programs
  • Rides on bus with players, when applicable, to and from games, contests and camps
  • Helps with supervision responsibilities related to the preparation of athletic fields,
and practice areas * Assists Head Coach in assigning and keeping track of athletic equipment issued tostudents and staff, and helps to maintain inventory of all new and used equipment * Ensures that students keep locker rooms and practice areas orderly
  • Helps arrange transportation and lodging for sanctioned activities
  • Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned duties
  • Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students
unsupervised * Works closely with the athletic boosters association
  • Establishes a working relationship with system schools and coaches at all levels
General Requirements: * Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordancewith School Board priorities * Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the higheststandards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/MissionStatements * Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection ofconfidential student and staff information4. Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned

Coffee County Schools