Title:                           Assistant Coach, Football - Middle School

Classification:            Extra-Duty

Report 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
• Such alternatives to the above as the Administration may find appropriate and acceptable

RESPONSIBILITIES: Coaches individual student athletes in mechanics and skills necessary for achievement in competitive middle school tennis.

• 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.