Assistant Wrestling Coach

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Assistant Coach

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned school/ Assigned sport

SALARY

Per appropriate salary schedule

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Athletic Director

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday; evenings and some weekends

WORK HOURS

As dictated by the sport and season

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Athletic Assistant Coach is responsible for providing appropriate coaching expertise and guidance to student athletes related to a particular sport for the duration of the sports season. As part of the Athletic Program at the assigned school, the Assistant Coach is responsible for teaching and modeling good sportsmanship behaviors, appropriate techniques and skills related to the particular sport, ensuring safe practices are implemented to protect the students from physical injuries, and serving as good role models for the students, the school, and the school system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies approved by the Board of Education

Comprehensive knowledge of existing system, state, and conference regulations

Thorough understanding of the proper administrative line of command

Thorough knowledge of the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques associated with the athletic program

Thorough knowledge of state and federal requirements regarding physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility for athletic participation

Thorough knowledge of training rules and any other unique regulations about the various sports in which athletes are engaged

Thorough knowledge of guidance and safeguards in place for the safety of athletes to address medical injuries and emergencies

Thorough knowledge of the process for initiating policies and procedures applicable to the athletic program

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED

Additional coursework and/or training in a particular sport

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Physical Education or related field

Minimum of three (3) years of coaching experience at the middle or high school level

NC Certification as Teacher, preferably in Physical Education

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement, interpret, and enforce existing school system, state, and conference regulations

Refer all requests for grievances through proper channels

Attend all public/staff/departmental meetings for which attendance is required

Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program

Assist the Head Coach with scheduling, providing transportation to tournaments and special sport events

Assist with the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adhere to scheduled facility times

Assist with sporting events and practices with maintenance and school employees

Assist with proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites

Assist with training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant

Attend all practices and games

Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant while traveling

Assist with directing student managers and statisticians on respective teams

Assist the Head Coach when determining discipline, delineating procedure concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary, and contacting parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible to participate

Accountable to the Head Coach for all equipment

Assist with the collection of the cost of any equipment lost or not returned

Assist with issuing and storing equipment and submit an annual inventory and current records to the Head Coach

Recommend program area budgetary items for the subsequent year to the Head Coach

Assist with monitoring and authorizing entrance to equipment rooms and coaches’ offices

Assist with examining locker rooms for general cleanliness before and after practices and games

Share responsibilities for upkeep and regular care of facilities and fields

Assist with ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment

Assist in securing all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty

Assist with instilling in each player a respect for each other, athletic equipment, and school property, including its care and proper use

Assist the Head Coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities

Assist with instructing the team members regarding changes in the rules and teaching fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Coach

Assist with maintaining a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering (for Head Coach)

Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport

Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the Head Coach

Arrive early enough before practice, contests, and meetings to adequately assist with preparation and remain long enough afterwards to help players with problems and/or be involved in staff discussions

Assist with the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs

Strive to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Head Coach

Attend most of the contests, when possible, of other teams in the program

Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Depending on the sport, work may be considered light to heavy, requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force. The position may require a lot of standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, and running.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, with possible exposure to excessive heat and cold, and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations

Reviewed by: Employee's Signature

Date

A pproval by: Supervisor's Signature

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

200 E. King St., Hillsborough, NC 27278 Version 9/17/17