Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach at Metropolitan School District of Warren Township in Indianapolis, IN

Job description

JOB TITLE: Assistant Coach of an Athletic Sport (an extracurricular assignment) FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Not applicable. Paid via stipend. WORK DAYS: High School coaching seasons are defined by ISHAA. STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: Varies and are outside of contracted hours. WORK YEAR: High School coaching seasons are defined by ISHAA. SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Assistant Coach is paid on the "Teachers Athletic Extracurricular" salary schedule, paid via stipend during the season. The Teacher assigned to fulfill the duties of Coach is eligible for benefits on the "Teachers" benefits schedule due to his/her employment as a teacher, not due to being responsible for these extracurricular duties. The Assistant Coach that is not a Teacher or Non-Certified employee, but is a Lay Coach, defined as non-certified employee used only in the Athletic Program, is paid during season via stipend and not eligible for benefits. REPORTS TO: The Athletic Director and the AD's Designee, the Head Coach. SUPERVISES: The Assistant Coach may supervise the other coaches. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in promoting an appreciation for teamwork, sportsmanship and excellence. The Assistant Coach sets a good example and provides leadership and supervision for the team and individuals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintain a high level of professionalism. Assist in the coordination and supervision of the WCHS Athletic Program and Teams; Assist in the design and implementation of the training and game program; Assist in the organization and supervision of the coaching staff to assure the program is properly implemented; Establishes and maintains open communication with athletes' parents to address any issues and to keep them fully informed; Ensures that all athletes and other assistant/lay coaches know and follow all rules of the District, conference, and state association(s); May support the Head Coach with assigning duties to other assistant/lay coaches and trainers; communicates and works with assistant coaches and trainers to ensure that they are aware of the Head Coach's expectations; Assumes responsibility for the conduct of the athletes and assistant coaches during training, practices, and competition; Model positi v e sportsman s hip and m a intain appropriate conduct to wa rds pla ye rs , offi c ials, c oaches, and spectators a t a ll times ; Follows and is knowledgeable of all rules of the IHSAA and the s port as found in the IHSAA By-laws and the NFHS Rule Book . Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program . Satisfy all requirements by the IHSAA and Warren Township School District in a time l y manner . Provide timely and accurate information that is maintained as part of the job responsibilities (including end-of-season inventory of uniforms and equipment); Ensures that their teams are in good financial standing with their fees, actively communicating with athletes and parents to help them meet their obligations. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Asst. AD and Head Coach. ENTRY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS: 1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: Ideal candidates will have experience coaching and/or playing within a high-performing Athletics program or organization. 2. EXPERIENCE: Any teacher employed by the District is welcome to express interest in this extracurricular assignment. It is preferred that all candidates have experience as a coach/player/participant of the assignment. 3. CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Must be up to date with all certifications required for their sport as required by their District and the State of Indiana. 4. OTHER: Ability to perform the essential functions and to fulfill the physical/sensory/ environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties and responsibilities of the Coach involve a high degree of organization and physical activity. The job typically involves som