Job Opportunities in United States

Assist the Head Coach of a high school athletic team and support the development of the athletic program by teaching
fundamentals and advanced skills of the sport while following Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) and Poudre
School District guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. Frequency of
duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

Description of Job Tasks



1. Assist the head coach with practice sessions to best develop sport skills and sportsmanship with student athletes
in the sport.
2. Help supervise student athletes prior to, during, and after all school sanctioned events; ensure student safety at
all times and make sure student athletes are equipped for safety.
3. Attend and monitor practices and games.
4. Assist with communicating to athletes and parents student athlete expectations including practice schedules and
games, as well as academic performance, respect, commitment, dedication, and sportsmanship.
5. Follow all CHSAA and Poudre School District guidelines.
6. Assist with inventory and security of equipment and supplies.
7. Assist with equipment maintenance, locker-room supervision, and extra practices.
8. Communicate discipline procedures and problems, safety concerns and all student injuries requiring emergency
medical services to school Head Coach and Athletic Director.


9. Demonstrate fairness and consistency in all decisions and judgments related to the sport participants.


10. Adhere to district guidelines for building use and field access, including following procedures for reservations,


access, and care of district facilities.


11. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.


12. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous coaching experience in the sport strongly preferred

• Must have expertise in the fundamental skills, rules, and schemes pertaining to the sport
  

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire

• Valid Teaching License or Special Services License issued by Colorado Department of Education OR

• Valid CHSSA Coach Certification

• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required before coaching assignment begins

• Complete required trainings upon hire: Concussion, Blood Borne Pathogens, Child Abuse and Reporting, and Sexual

Harassment
2407 La Porte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521 • phone: (970) 490-3488
web: www.psdschools.org

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Oral and written communication skills

• English language skills

• Interpersonal relations skills

• Customer service and public relations skills

• Communicate and demonstrate sportsmanship with all athletes, officials, parents and community members

• Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

• Comprehensive knowledge of the sport

• Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job

• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence

• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures

• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and

educational backgrounds

• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate

safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

• Act as a positive role model and representative of the school and PSD
  

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of sport equipment to provide proper maintenance and storage

• Knowledge of sport equipment to ensure proper use and safety of student athletes

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

POSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES
Direct reports: None 0

• Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the program.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental
functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Stand X
Walk X
Sit X
Use hands to finger, handle or feed X
Reach with hands and arms X
Climb or balance X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X
Talk X
Hear X
Taste X
Smell X

WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds X
Up to 25 pounds X
Assistant Coach – High School

WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Up to 50 pounds X
Up to 100 pounds X
More than 100 pounds X

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Compare X
Analyze X
Communicate X
Copy X
Coordinate X
Instruct X
Compute X
Synthesize X
Evaluate X
Interpersonal Skills X
Compile X
Negotiate X

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X
Work near moving mechanical parts X
Work in high, precarious places X
Fumes or airborne particles X
Toxic or caustic chemicals X
Outdoor weather conditions X
Extreme cold (non-weather) X
Extreme heat (non-weather) X
Risk of electrical shock X
Work with explosives X
Risk of radiation X
Vibration X

VISION DEMANDS: Required
No special vision requirements.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) X
Peripheral vision X
Depth perception X
Ability to adjust focus X

NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud X
Very Loud


Assistant Coach – High School