Wentzville R-IV School District
Position Description
Locator: 2.19
Position Title: Assistant Coach
Reports To: Head Coach
SUMMARY
Provides secondary students an opportunity to participate and to assist in the
supervision of the sport coached.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
The Assistant Coach will possess a valid teacher’s certificate, appropriate activities
experience in the secondary schools, ability to work with people, and knowledge of the
sport to be coached. Must have CPR certification (MSHSAA requirement).
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Supports the head coach in conducting the athletic program of that particular
sport and the total athletic program of Wentzville High School.
- Is loyal to the coach and to the team. He/she may have to give up some of his
own thoughts regarding team strategy etc., to fit into the overall pattern as set
forth by the head coach.
- Attends staff meetings when called by the head coach.
- Assumes any duties assigned him by the head coach pertaining to the overall
athletic program of the particular sport. Some of these duties might be
conducting portions of practice, scouting, handling equipment determining
eligibility, public relations, statistics, etc.
- Acts in the absence of the head coach. He shall assume all responsibilities
herein designated as those of the lead coach.
- Acts in some cases, such as freshmen level coaches in football and basketball,
the assistant coach will assume some of the responsibilities of a head coach.
These responsibilities would include submitting eligibility list, assuring physicals
for an athlete before participation, recommending awards, etc.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the head coach, the Building Principal
and/or the Activities Director.
ADA COMPLIANCE
The essential functions contained in this job description are in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are not an exhaustive list of the duties
performed for this position The additional duties and responsibilities listed are
performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be
assigned when appropriate.
