Assistant Coach - Unified Track

TITLE: Assistant Coach - Unified Track

CLASSIFICATION: Extra-Duty

REPORTS TO: Head Coach/Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience coaching/participating in sports at the high school or collegiate level preferred

Prior coaching experience is desirable

Knowledge of NFHS, IHSSA, and/or other applicable rules and regulations

Knowledge of basic First Aid and Athletic Training practices

Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, coaches, and community while fostering a positive atmosphere

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaches individual student athletes in mechanics and skills necessary for achievement in competitive sports.

Coordinates and supervises a regular schedule of practice.

Encourages sportsmanship and team unity and enforces all sportsmanship guidelines.

Enforces discipline of contest, school, conference and state rules and regulations.

Supervises assistant coaches and enhance their professional development.

Oversees the safety conditions and accountability issues involving students and facilities located both on NAFCS properties and at off campus facilities.

Maintains accurate records of uniforms, equipment, individual/team statistics, and accomplishments.

Submits required forms and athletic documents.

Recommends purchase of equipment and supplies.

Assists with developing a total K-12 program, on and off season, through camps, drills, and training.

Provides and displays a willingness to work with Athletics Department Administration, staff, student athletes, and parents with a dynamic practice and game schedule.

Performs other related duties as assigned by Athletic Director and/or other designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.