Job title - APS 5/6th Grade Girls Field Hockey Assistant Coach
Reports to - Athletic Director
Work year/day - As needed for sports season
Salary Grade -APS Stipend Schedule
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
To support the head coach in providing leadership instruction and supervision for student-athletes in a specific middle school sport. The assistant coach helps implement a positive athletic experience that promotes skill development teamwork sportsmanship and personal growth. Acts as a positive role model in behavior attitude and commitment to student success.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the head coach in planning and conducting engaging developmentally appropriate practice sessions
- Reinforces instruction on fundamental skills strategies and rules of the sport.
- Supports the physical conditioning and skill progression of athletes under the direction of the head coach.
- Provides individualized feedback and encouragement to athletes.
- Helps ensure a safe environment by enforcing safety protocols and supervising the proper use of equipment and facilities.
- Completes and maintains required safety training including CPR and AED certifications.
- Follows established procedures in case of athlete injury or emergency.
- Complies with the APSAP Coaches Handbook and supports an inclusive program that encourages participation from all interested students.
- Promotes good sportsmanship team spirit and respect for coaches officials and teammates.
- Assists with communication to athletes families and school staff using approved district communication tools.
- Aids in managing team equipment uniforms and logistical needs for practices and events.
- Attends scheduled practices games meetings and professional development opportunities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the head coach athletic director or school administrator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 21 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university preferred
- Basic understanding of the sport and willingness to learn coaching techniques.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to demonstrate physical skills associated with the sport including running throwing catching or other sport-specific techniques.
- Ability to stand and move for extended periods of time (typically several hours at practices games or competitions).
- Ability to lift carry push or pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds (e.g. balls nets coolers gear bags).
- Ability to work in outdoor conditions for extended periods including varying weather (heat cold rain).
- Visual and auditory ability to observe and assess student-athlete performance as well as respond to emergency situations quickly.
- Sufficient mobility to respond quickly to on-field incidents or emergencies.
- Manual dexterity to operate scorekeeping equipment manage team gear or administer basic first aid if necessary.