RHS Asst. Softball Coach - Russell Independent School District

TITLE:   Assistant Athletic Coach (High School and Middle School)

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal/Athletic Director

JOB GOAL:  To carry out the aims and objectives of the sports program as outlined by the head coach and administration.  To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all athletic policies approved by the Board of Education and is responsible for its implementation.
• Has knowledge of the existing school district, state and conference regulations; implements them consistently.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all student and parent requests, grievances and/or reported incidents of harassment through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program and school community.
• Assists the head coach in scheduling as needed.
• Assists in preparation for scheduled sporting events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provides documentation to the athletic administrator needed to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Provides training rules and other sport specific regulations to each candidate.
• Supervises practices, games and team trips. Takes all necessary measures to safeguard each participant.
• Directs student managers and statisticians.
• Implements school conduct code. Delineates due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary. Contacts parents when a student is alleged to have violated the student code of conduct.
• Is accountable to the head coach for all equipment. Collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.  Arranges for issuing, marking and storing equipment and submits an annual inventory and current records.  Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Recommends to head coach budgetary items for next year in his/her area of the program.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches offices and authorizes who may enter.
• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Assists the head coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities.
• Issues press releases and school announcements to the athletic administrator.
• Instruct team members concerning changes in rules.
• Teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the head coach.
• Maintains a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering.
• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport.
• Attends all staff meeting and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
• Supervises players before and after practice. Adequately prepare and help player.
• Helps in the planning and implementation of both in season and out of season conditioning and weight programs.
• Conducts discussions with other coaches in private.
• Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the head coach.
• Attends contests of other teams in the program when possible.
• Performs other duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be required by the head coach.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completed 64 hours of college credit
• Interest and/or experience in particular sport
• Must be 21 years of age
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

EVALUATION:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Athletic Director/Principal