TITLE: Assistant Coach
QUALIFICATIONS:
Holds a valid Kentucky teaching certificate; or
Holds a valid Emergency Certificate for Substitute Teaching under the qualifications outlined in 16 KAR 2:120 Sec. 2 (7)(b); or
Holds a Bachelor’s degree or higher; or
Have a minimum of 64 semester hours and be 21 years of age; or
Have a high school diploma (or its equivalent), be age 21 or over and completed all KHSAA Board of Control prescribed electives outlined in KHSAA Bylaw 25
Have current certification of C.P.R. course including Adult and Child certifications, the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator and the requisite First Aid Training, conducted by an instructor or program approved by a college or university, the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other bona fide accrediting agency that is approved by the KHSAA based upon industry standards
Have successfully completed the Sports Safety Course as outlined in KRS 160.445
Has prior coaching experience or exhibits evidence of knowledge in the sport assigned
Has the ability to work well with students
Has the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, parents, and the community
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: To assist in helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, and an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the head coach in conducting the overall program of the sport involved including summer practices and camps
Coach assigned individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
Assist in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that the students are present
Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times
Assist in overseeing the proper maintenance and care of athletic equipment
Assume responsibility of coaching team assigned in the sport involved
When necessary, assist the athletic director and head coach in scheduling contests in the sport involved
Be familiar with and follow all statutes, regulations, policies and procedures related to the athletic program
Assist in the enforcement of established performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in the assigned sport
Have all students under supervision of certified personnel at all times at approved after school programs
Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor
Summer practices and camps are only applicable to certain sports
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Index
Board approved 6/12/03 Revised 1/10/2019
— 30th largest school district in the U.S.
— 96,000+ students
— 17,400+ full- and part-time employees, including 6,800+ certified teachers
Vision
All JCPS students graduate prepared, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential and contribute as thoughtful, responsible citizens of our diverse shared world.
Mission
To challenge and engage each learner to grow through effective teaching and meaningful experiences with caring, supportive environments
Core Values
• Caring—All JCPS children are nurtured as if they are our own.
• Equity—All students receive an education that gives them what they need to thrive through differentiated supports focused on removing social factors as a predictor of success.
• Excellence—Empowering people to lead, create, and innovate is essential to creating a culture of excellence.
• Respect—All students, staff, and families are treated with dignity and respect as members of a safe and welcoming learning community.
• Individuality—Children learn differently and require personalized approaches to learning.
• Diversity—Our diversity is a strength—differences of each are assets of the whole.
• Opportunity—Effective teaching is the most powerful tool for engaging and motivating students to reach their full potential.
• Creativity—The abilities to create, innovate, and solve challenging problems are critical skills for educators and children to develop and employ in teaching and learning.
• Collaboration—Relationships, cooperation, and partnerships among students, staff, families, and community are fundamental to the success of our students.
• Stewardship—Adults model integrity, respect, and responsibility through mindful stewardship of talents, resources, and time.
