KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Assistant Coach
Department: Schoenbar Middle School
Reports To: Activities Coordinator/Principal
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Models and promotes sportsmanship and fair play.
Observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement.
Coaches players individually or in groups, demonstrating techniques of sport coached.
Oversees daily practice of players to instruct them in areas of deficiency.
Determines strategy during game, independently or in conference with other Professional Athletic Team Coach, Head Coach, or Manager based on factors as weakness in opposing team.
Follow safety guidelines, and provide a safe environment for athletes.
Supervisory Responsibilities - This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Competencies - Successful job performance requires the following:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations; reports existing problems to the head coach.
Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Manages project team activities.
Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.