Coach

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Coaching Aides assist head coaches and the Athletics Department in various capacities. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in planning and conducting practice sessions. Provide individual or small group instruction as directed by the head coach. Help set up and take down equipment before and after practices. Assist with pre‑game preparations and post‑game activities. Assist with managing equipment and ensure all necessary gear is available. Support athletes during competitions with hydration, medical needs, and encouragement. Help maintain athlete records and statistics. Assist with scheduling and organizing travel arrangements for away games. Support recruitment efforts by attending high school games and scouting potential athletes. Assist in organizing recruitment events and campus tours. Assist with ensuring compliance with all college, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Promote a safe and positive environment for all athletes. Assist with injury prevention and manage first aid supplies. Perform related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Strong knowledge of the assigned sport and coaching techniques. Familiarity with college athletics programs and operations. Ability to: Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Demonstrate strong organizational and multitasking skills. Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to the assigned job. Attend and participate in all scheduled staff meetings and trainings. Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification may be required. CCCAA Coaching Exam may be required. Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance may be required for travel purposes. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent; some college education preferred. Experience playing or coaching the sport at a high school or collegiate level. Prior experience as a coaching aide or assistant coach. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Working Environment: Work is primarily performed in indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; frequently works around athletic playing fields; exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, blood‑borne pathogens and bodily fluids. Occasional exposure to risks controlled by safety precautions. Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work with athletes on playing fields or in training facilities; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; operate athletic training equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: see in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to distinguish color. Hearing: hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. WORK SCHEDULE Work Schedule: TBD – Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs. Hours per Week: Up to 20. #J-18808-Ljbffr