Athletic Assistant Coach JV Lacrosse

High School Job Description Athletic Assistant Coach Job Description School Name Xavier College Preparatory Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Office High School Job Description Athletic Assistant Coach Job Description School Name Xavier College Preparatory POSITION TITLE: Athletic Assistant Coach JV Lacrosse Department: Catholic Schools Grade: High School Supervisor: Principal and Athletic Director or Designee Purpose and Scope Under the supervision of the principal and the athletic director, the assistant coach helps to assist the head coach in the sport for which she/he is responsible within the guidelines, rules and regulations of the National Federation of High Schools, the Arizona Interscholastic Association, the Diocese of Phoenix, the school, the athletic department, and the specific sport. This is all done within the policies and procedures of the athletic department and the specific Conference in which the school participates. Essential Job Functions Assists the head coach to instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and training necessary to achieve individual and team success while promoting the Pursuing Victory with Honor Program as well as maintaining discipline, handling grievances, and working to increase morale and cooperation. Assists in the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by her/his staff and supervises and assists in evaluating the performance of this staff and the overall functioning of the specific sport’s program. Assists the head coach to ensure that the venue for her/his sport is safe and all equipment is within regulation, safe, properly maintained and inventoried. Assists in the coordination of the supervision of student-athletes in her/his sport’s program in all areas of play, locker rooms, and any other venue used by the sport. Assists in Maintaining appropriate and open communication with faculty, staff, and parents with regard to the sport for which she/he is responsible; helps advise student-athletes concerning academics in conjunction with appropriate faculty and staff; assists in the process for college recruiting and scholarship applications in conjunction with the athletic director and guidance staff. Performs other job-related tasks deemed necessary or as requested by the principal or the athletic director. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Requires the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Minimum Qualification Preference given to Catholic teacher Must meet Diocese of Phoenix requirements for employment Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct FBI Fingerprint clearance completed Having a current Arizona State driver’s license is desirable. Must be in good physical condition. Must have initiative, creativity, problem solving skills, good judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations, a sense of humor, the ability to actively listen in assessing individual students, teacher, and program needs, proficiency in good communication skills with both children and adults, a positive attitude in normal and crisis situations, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to delegate. Must have knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology. #J-18808-Ljbffr Xavier College Preparatory