Paul Cuffee School a K12 public charter school of choice educates a diverse community of students from the City of Providence Rhode Island. We respect each individual and the world we share. This quality of our community is central to our mission. In the spirit of Paul Cuffees life we teach students to value and practice personal initiative perseverance and social responsibility. Our School accomplishes these goals through a rigorous academic program which enriched with maritime experiences fosters discovery and critical thinking. We prepare students for higher education lifelong learning and active citizenship. To learn more about our school please visitus atwww.paulcuffee
Dates:March 2025 May 2025
Reports to:Athletic Coordinator and Enrichment Programs Manager
Overview:
The AssistantCoach is responsiblefor assisting the Head Coach with organizing thetrack and fieldprogram at the Paul Cuffee Upper School.The Assistant Coachassists with conducting practices motivating students and instructing studentathletes in game strategies and techniques.
Essential Duties:
- Assist the Head Coach with instructing players in the rules regulations equipment and techniques of the sport
- Organizing and directing individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the Head Coach
- Assessing players skills monitoring players during competition and practice and keeping the Head Coach informed of the athletic performance of students
- Assist with determining game strategy
- Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competitions
- Follows established procedures in the event of an athletes injury
- Models sportslike behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players officials and spectators
- Maintains equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security
- Distributes equipment supplies and uniforms to students as directed by the Head Coach
- Assist Head Coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season
- Participates in special activities to include parents night banquets award nights
- Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms emergency data cards and other relatedrecords
- Attends staff development meetings clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach Athletic Coordinator Principal or other appropriate administrator
Job Requirements:
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 who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.
- Some experience as an Assistant Coach atthe high school or college level preferred
- Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills
- Must possess some knowledge of the rules regulations strategies and techniques of the sport
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators parents and students
- Must meet RILL coaching requirements
- Must complete a CPR/First Aid course upon hire if not currently certified
- Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
- National background check (after offer)
- Citizenship residency or work visa required