ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The job of Assistant Coach is done for the purpose/s of assisting the designing and implementing of the athletic program for the assigned sport in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations:  

• Providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program.  
• Serving as a positive role model to the student athletes and represents Thomasville City Schools in a well respected manner.  
• Upgrading his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations consultation, etc. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desired
• Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport  
• The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions 

REPORTS TO: 

The head coach, in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Has thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the TCS School Board and is responsible for its implementation.  
• Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student/parent requests or grievances through the proper channels.  
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program. 

COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE STUDENTS:  

• To demonstrate the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.  
• Give constant attention to a student athlete’s grades and conduct.  
• Be present at all practices, games and while traveling. 
• Provide assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.  
• Provide training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Understand the policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.  
• Direct student managers, student assistants and statisticians.  
• To foster a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, personal pride, and pride for their school and community. 

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES:

• Arrange for issuing and storing of equipment and submits to the head coach an annual inventory and current records concerning the same. 
• Recommend to the head coach budgetary items for next year in his/her area of the program.  
• Monitor the equipment rooms and coaches’ offices and authorizes who may enter. 
• Permit the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times. 
• Examine the locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.  
• Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.  
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use. 

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assist the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.  
• Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keeps the head Coach informed of the athletic performance of the students.  
• Maintain a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering. (For both head coach and athletic director)  
• Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy.  
• Assist the head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.  
• Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.  
• Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.  
• Arrive 15 minutes before practice, contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remain long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.  
• Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. Attendance should be consistent.  
• Never criticize, admonish, or argue with the head coach or any staff member within ears or eyes of players or parents.
• Never leave practices, games, or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left.  
• Perform other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coach.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Teacher license and employment as a teacher by the Thomasville City Board of Education is strongly preferred. Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.