LAKEWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE:
Assistant Coach – High School
Head Coach-Middle School
Assistant Coach- Middle School
POSITION TYPE:
ECES Contract
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrates good moral character.
Competent to coach an ECES position as evidenced by:
The ability to work effectively with pupils.
Knowledge of the activity program as documented
by successful completion of a college or university
course on the direction, supervision or coaching of
such activity program; or successful experience in
such activity program or other activity programs.
Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations as
established by the Lakewood Board of Education
and local , state and/or national governing agencies.
Knowledge of the health and safety related aspects
of the activity program.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board
may find appropriate and acceptable.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Head Coach – High School and Athletic Director
SALARY:
Compensation to be fixed as per current
negotiated collective bargaining agreement.
Job Description –
Assistant Coach – High School
GENERAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The assistant/head middle school coach of any particular
sport shall be responsible for supporting the total athletic
program.
The assistant/head middle school coach shall become
familiar with and adhere to the rules and regulations of the
Lakewood Board of Education, the OHSAA, and the
Southwestern Conference.
The assistant/head middle school coach is responsible for
performing duties as assigned by the head coach.
The assistant/head middle school coach shall, through
appearance, personal speech and actions, exemplify the
highest type of role model for the community, his/her squad
and coaching staff.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attends all staff meetings when required by the head coach.
Reports all injuries to the head coach, athletic trainer and
athletic director and follows the procedure for reporting
injuries.
Practices acceptable personal conduct before, during and
after games and practices.
Assists in the supervision of athletes.
Teaches the philosophy, fundamentals, techniques and style
of play as prescribed by the high school head coach.
Performs proper athletic training, first aid, and safety as
required.
Complies with all other duties as requested by the head
coach of his/her sport.
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Job Description –
Assistant Coach – High School
Assists the head coach in the completion of the required
reports.
Assists the head coach in requirements providing for the
health and safety of each player.
Aides the head coach in the selection of the squad.
Maintains membership in professional organizations and
attends clinics and in-service when approved.
Promotes positive community relationships and attends
and supports the parent booster groups in the activities
that they undertake for the benefit of the Lakewood athletic
program.
Promotes and supports participation in multiple sports to
the athletes involved in their program.
Demonstrates loyalty to the head coach and team.
In the absence of the head coach, assumes all
responsibilities designated to the head coach as directed by
the athletic director and building principal.
Develops athletes to the highest degree of skill possible.
Assumes responsibility for the conduct of contestants.
Accompanies team in buses to and from all athletic events.
Gives careful attention to all injuries and reports them in
writing to the head coach and/or athletic trainer.
Completes the requirements of attendance at sports
medicine clinics and CPR/AED, Fundamentals of
Coaching, Sportsmanship and First Aid for Coaches
courses.
Completes all requirements to obtain a current Pupil
Activity Permit from the Ohio Department of Education.
Assists in preparing the facility for interscholastic contests.
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Job Description –
Assistant Coach – High School
Insures at all times that players are wearing equipment that
is safe and that meets national standards.
Assists in the planning of special events: assemblies,
parent’s night, boosters drive, etc.
Stresses sportsmanship on the part of student body, players
and community.
Assists in the instruction of the squad members in the rules
of his/her sport.
Improves his/her professional skills by attending clinics
and maintaining membership in professional organizations.
Instructs the team in the proper use of equipment.
Assists with ensuring their athletes assigned to athletic
study table after school attend the required sessions and
complete required hours.
Attends the required OHSAA rules interpretation meetings.
Performs such other duties as assigned by the head coach
and athletic director.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by
the head coach and reviewed by the athletic director.
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