Job Details

Assistant Coach

Location: Lake Havasu High School

Reports To: Head Coach, Athletic Director, Principal

Supervises: None

Classification: Certified

Status: Part-time

Benefit Eligible: No

Work Year: Dependent on Sports Schedule

Qualifications:

Previous successful coaching or playing experience or knowledge in the assigned sport

Must have knowledge of the background in the assigned sport

Knowledge of basic rules of the activity and specific safety concerns

Ability to work effectively with other coaches, staff and students

IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public Safety

Current CPR and First Aid certification

All assistant coaches, whether paid or volunteer must complete the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course, or approved equivalent, within forty five (45) days from the date of hire. Additionally, all head and assistant coaches, whether paid or volunteer, and all registered officials, shall complete the NFHS online education course entitled "Concussion in Sports What You Need to Know".

Hold a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, Arizona Coaching Certificate, or have completed each of the following criteria from the National Federation of State High School Associations online at www.nfhslearn.org (Level I Certification) within forty five (45) days from date of hire:

• Fundamentals of Coaching
• Sport specific course or teaching sport skills if sport is not offered

Function:

To carry out the aims and objectives of the sports program as outlined by the head coach and school administration. To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior and self-confidence.

The success of the athletic programs has a strong influence on the community image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure on the winning performance is taxing, but must not over-ride the objective of good sportsmanship, good mental health, and the safety of the athletes.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

Knowledge of existing school district, state, and conference regulations and ability to carry them out

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

Understand the proper administrative line of command and refer all requests or grievances through proper channels

Monitor student athlete's academic progress through reports sent by the Athletic Office

Complete and submit necessary injury reports to the Athletic Office

Accountable for all equipment- arrange with the head coach for the inventorying, issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment

Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness and damage of the facility

Supervise the locker room and the other areas used by the respective team

Must be present until the last student athlete leaves

Be prepared to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times

Help coordinate practice sites and times with the Athletic Office

Assist in the preparation and cleanup of playing areas for practice and/or contests

Supervise practices, games, and team trips- take all necessary measures to safeguard each participant

Assist the head coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities

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

Turn in team roster to the Athletic Office a week before the first game

Prepare and submit reports and information required by the Athletic Office

Always have in possession at all practices and games a player's emergency card

Supervise athletes and team assigned

Assume supervisory control over all athletes in program when such control is needed

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical effort

May require lifting equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds

EEOC Lake Havasu Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.