Title:  Assistant Coach

Reports To:  Building Administrators, Director of Athletics, and Head Coach

Job Goal:  To help each participating students achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Qualifications:  

• Assistant Coaches - Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.  A substitute teacher’s certificate or Volunteer status is required.
• The coach will adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• The coach will abide by all rules and regulations established by the Poplar Bluff R-I Board of Education.
• The coach will abide by and uphold all rules and regulations established by the Missouri State High School Activities Association.
• Actively pursue the licensure to drive a school bus suitable for the sport they are coaching.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Assist in making plans and scheduling a regular program of practice in season. 
• Work with the Athletic Director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
• Assist in making recommendations to purchase equipment, supplies, and uniforms, as appropriate.
• Assist in necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.  
• Assist in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area where the assigned sport is conducted. 
• Assist in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in his/her sport.
• Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times, and assists in establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Has a good working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport he or she is coaching.
• As a representative of the Poplar Bluff R-I School District, the coach will reflect a favorable impression of our school system to other schools and communities.

EXPECTATIONS OF COACHES:

Poplar Bluff Coaches are expected to:  

• Have as a purpose the desire to create a positive influence on players, fans, colleagues, and others to win.  The desire to win should never override the health, safety, or welfare of the athletes.
• Possess strong values and work ethic.
• Promote the athletic program by having strategies for involving others, including parents and media. 

• Motivate those directly and indirectly associated with the program, resulting in participant, assistant, and supporter sense of ownership.
• Have the understanding and control required to respond to a total setting even during the most highly pitched emotional situation.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with persons involved in the school’s operation.
• Be organized and prepared.  The coach remains flexible at all times, remaining constantly aware of the need for revision and change.
• Be a continuous student of the game, constantly searching for better methods, techniques, and strategies.
• Be dedicated and committed to the coaching profession.
• Take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse.
• Be thoroughly acquainted with the contest rules and be responsible for their interpretation to team members.
• Actively use their influence to enhance good sportsmanship by their spectators and instruct players in their sportsmanship responsivities.
• Show respect and support for contest officials.
• Assist in keeping the Athletic Director informed of major problems and decisions.
• Be a good host to opponents, treating them as guests.
• Inform players of the conduct expected of them, in the locker room, other school facilities, on the floor or field, and on the bus.
• Instruct athletics as to the potential dangers of participating in that sport.
• Properly condition players that are members of their squad.
• Drive a bus to events if properly licensed and a driver can not be secured.
• Turn off lights, lock doors, and see that the building and equipment are secure.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to bend, lift and carry up to 30-40 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with teachers, students, administrators, and other staff.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow up on written orders and instructions.
• Must have dexterous use of both hands so as to be able to operate computers and other related office equipment.
• Must be able to move freely. 
• Any other duties assigned by the Administration.