ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH

Assistant Coach - Football

The purpose of the Assistant Coach is to assist the Head Coach implement and oversee the athletic program for assigned sport(s). Essential tasks include providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program; using sound instructional techniques in program activities; serving as a positive role model to student athletes. The employee must understand and abide by all building, Puyallup School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervises student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities, modeling appropriate behavior in appearance, language, etc.
• Communicates respectfully and effectively with all stakeholders (e.g., parents, community, students, opponents, officials, and staff)
• Adheres to coaching philosophy and leadership of head coach
• Encourages students to participate in athletic program and coaches all athletes equitably
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents, community, students, opponents, officials, and staff
• Instructs student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities, including clinics and post season competition
• Assists the head coach in preparing athletes both physically and mentally to participate with confidence and self-assurance in athletic contests
• Administers discipline, when necessary, in a fair and consistent manner
• Emphasizes safety precautions
• Provides opportunities for each participant to achieve some success, providing feedback to athletes before, during and at the end of the season
• Assists in overseeing practice sessions that are both stimulating and instructive, and conducted on a regular daily basis with the idea of developing the athlete's greatest potential
• Teaches safe and sound fundamental skills of the sport; emphasizes and promotes good sportsmanship in the conduct of team members and coaches
• Abides by regulations in the Coaches' Handbook
• Follows district procedures for handling injuries
• Oversees the issuing of equipment; maintains records including dates and times of issuance
• Assures the systematic return of all equipment, the cleaning and storing of equipment
• Performs weekly safety check for all equipment and facilities
• Holds students responsible for lost equipment
• Completes inventory lists and provides copies to the head coach and building athletic director

Other Job Functions:

• Attends all district and building athletic meetings as called by building athletic director and/or district athletic director.
• Updates knowledge by attending clinics, workshops, and maintaining familiarity with current athletic programs; keeps current regarding rule changes as adopted by WIAA and district.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent; must be at least 19 years of age (WIAA regulation); or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work and that meets federal and state requirements.

Allowable Substitution: Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be evaluated by the Human Resources department for comparability.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of building, District, and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of effective coaching practices/techniques for the sport
• Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes
• Ability to always conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner
• Ability to maintain poise and composure during practice and games
• Ability to relate to students of differing athletic abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting
• Ability to maintain accurate records and files

Licenses/Special Requirements:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• First Aid Certificate, CPR card and AED training are required.
• WIAA requires sport-specific training for some activities (football). January 2023