Anticipated - HS Assistant JV Softball Coach at Greencastle-Antrim School District

TITLE:  ASSISTANT COACH
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred coaching experience in assigned sport
• Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport

 
REPORTS TO:  Head Coach, Athletic Director and 6-12 Administration
 
SUPERVISES:  Athletes and team assigned; assumes supervisory control over all athletes in program when needed.
 
JOB GOAL:  To carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach and school administration.  To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of all athletic policies approved by the GCASD Board of Education and is responsible for its implementation
• Knowledge of the existing school district, state, and league regulations; implements same consistently
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all students and parent requests or grievances through proper channels.  Is aware of all staff meetings that require attendance
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program and school community

 
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Collaborates with the Head Coach in scheduling
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment site

 
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 Code of Conduct; delineates due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary; contacts parents when a student is alleged to have violated athletic code

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES:

• Accountable to the Head Coach for all equipment
• Accountable for all equipment and arranges for issuing, collecting, and storing of equipment
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment
• Recommends to the Head Coach budgetary items for next year in his/her program
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches’ offices and authorizes who may enter
• Permits athletes to be in authorized areas at the appropriate times
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games; inspects general cleanliness of the facility
• Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building(s) when custodians are not on duty
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use

 
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Head Coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities
• Instructs team members concerning changes in rules.  Teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Coach
• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport
• Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the Head Coach
• Supervises players before and after practice; adequately prepare and help players
• Assists 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.

 
Any of the above listed duties or responsibilities are at the discretion or delegation of the Head Coach.
 

1st Aid & CPR Certifications or willingness to obtain them.