Assistant Coach (Major Sport) jobs in Little Rock, AR

                                  ATHLETIC COACH                                                  

Reports to:                Athletic Director; Principal

Dept./Campus:          Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status:   Exempt

Length of Contract:    Varies

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in the sport assigned. Contribute to the education program as a whole and the growth of students involved in athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Valid Arkansas teaching certificate with required endorsements for sport and level assigned

Coaching license from ADE or coaching credentials from AAA

Possess a CDL with proper bus driver certifications

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

Knowledge of rules

Ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

At least one year of student teaching or an approved internship preferred

The Board may find appropriate and acceptable alternatives to the above qualifications.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Demonstrate relentless commitment to the academic achievement of all students.
2. Demonstrate effective customer service strategies to all district patrons.
3. Foster collegiality and team building among staff; encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.
4. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance from students; hold students accountable for high performance; recognize excellence and achievement.
5. Articulate a clear direction for all students and staff; articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel.
6. Use various instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve student-athletes abilities in the sport assigned.
7. Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
8. Work with other school staff members to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure student-athletes overall educational development.
9. Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and regularly.
10. Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
11. Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all AAA rules.
12. Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
13. Work with the athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
14. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the coaching program and make changes based on findings.
15. Accompany and supervise student-athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports, including out-of-town trips.
16. Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations about academic scholarship requirements and recruiting practices.
17. Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and trips off school property, following the athletic and student handbook.
18. Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
19. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
20. Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
21. Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
22. Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets/inventory within the program.
23. Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.
24. Other duties assigned by the principal or athletic director.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

Supervise assistant coaches (if applicable)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands:

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to sun and heat.