Intermediate & Middle School Athletic Assistant Coach Job Description
JOB TITLE: Assistant Coach of an Athletic Sport (an extracurricular assignment)
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Not applicable. Paid via stipend.
WORK DAYS: Int/Middle Athletics Season follow Athletic Schedules; within the school calendar year
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: Varies and are outside of contracted hours.
WORK YEAR: Int/Middle Athletics Season follow Athletic Schedules; within the school calendar year
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Assistant Coach is paid on the “Teachers Athletic Extracurricular” salary schedule, paid via stipend during the season. The Teacher assigned to fulfill the duties of Coach is eligible for benefits on the “Teachers” benefits schedule due to his/her employment as a teacher, not due to being responsible for these extracurricular duties.
The Assistant Coach that is not a Teacher or Non-Certified employee, but is a Lay Coach, defined as non-certified employee used only in the Athletic Program, is paid during season via stipend and not eligible for benefits.
REPORTS TO: The Assistant Coach working at an intermediate and middle school reports directly to the building Principal; however, the IMS Athletic Director acts as the Principal’s Designee.
SUPERVISES: The Assistant Coach does not supervise anyone.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the assigned (intermediate) middle school sport and works collaboratively with school staff and the athletic department to maintain a positive and successful athletic program. The Assistant Coach helps instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, rules, strategies, and physical training to promote both individual and team development. This role includes assisting with practices, games, student supervision, and maintaining a safe and respectful environment. The Assistant Coach serves as a role model, helping students build character, confidence, sportsmanship, and pride. IMS Assistant Coaches are also expected to contribute to the development of their programs throughout the school year, including collaboration with Warren Central High School when appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supports the Head Coach in teaching athletes the fundamental skills, rules, and strategies of the sport;
Assists in supervising physical training to enhance athletes’ endurance, strength, and agility;
Promotes and models values such as sportsmanship, teamwork, self-discipline, and perseverance;
Helps monitor athletes’ school attendance, academic progress, and behavior;
Works cooperatively with school staff and the athletic department to support student needs;
Assists with injury response and ensures proper procedures are followed for care and recovery;
Communicates with the Head Coach and Athletic Director to help coordinate off-season events and professional development opportunities in collaboration with Warren Central High School;
Helps maintain communication with parents to provide updates, address concerns, and build positive relationships;
Assists in managing uniforms, equipment, and facilities, ensuring they are properly cared for and reported if repairs are needed;
Supports efforts to ensure athletes meet financial obligations and communicates with families as needed;
Follows and reinforces all District, conference, and state association rules and guidelines;
Carries out responsibilities delegated by the Head Coach and supports coordination among coaching staff;
Contributes to a positive team culture and maintains appropriate conduct among student-athletes during practices, events, and travel;
Assists in completing administrative tasks, including end-of-season inventory and reporting.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs other duties as assigned by the building Principal or Athletic Director (if assigned to the high school).
ENTRY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: High School Degree or equivalent.
2. EXPERIENCE: Any teacher employed by the District is welcome to express interest in this extracurricular assignment. It is preferred that all candidates have experience as a coach/player/participant of the assignment.
3. CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Must be up to date with all certifications required for their sport as required by their District, the State of Indiana required, including Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Concussion, and Heat-illness. (Football has additional requirements.)
4. OTHER: Ability to perform the essential functions and to fulfill the physical/sensory/ environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties and responsibilities of the Coach involve a high degree of organization and physical activity.
The job typically involves some combination of walking, standing and sitting, and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds). Some chores of this job may require heavy lifting or other physical abilities often associated with manual labor.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The ability to communicate verbally in person and via the telephone is very important. It is important for the Coach to have the knowledge to direct physical conditioning and training that is appropriate for the development of each student-athlete.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes. Exposure to machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, disease, or pathogenic substances is not typical.