SMS Assistant Football Coach

Socorro Consolidated Schools Job Title: Assistant Coach Required Qualifications: Current New Mexico coaching license Preferred Qualifications: Prior coaching experience in a successful program (of the same sport) Current employment as a licensed teacher by Socorro Consolidated Schools Supervised By: Head Coach/Respective Principal/ Athletic Director Supervises: No Other Staff Position Purpose: Assist the head coach in providing students with a successful and rewarding athletic experience that fosters leadership, self-discipline and encourages the highest standards of conduct, academic and athletic achievement. Essential Job Functions: Demonstrate professional knowledge of game rules and strategies Demonstrate effective methodology in teaching basic skills and position play Demonstrate ability to organize team personnel for optimum effectiveness during practices and games/matches/competitions Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with school and NMAA policies, procedures, requirements and regulations of the school athletic program Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical conduct, decorum and sportsmanship at all times Demonstrate ability to motivate students to achieve in academics AND athletics Demonstrate professional knowledge and skill using the safe practice of weight training activities, basic first aid procedures (including CPR) Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain positive and effective communication and interpersonal relationships with assistant coaches, students, staff, administration, parents, community and media Demonstrate effective supervisory skills and procedures to ensure a safe environment for student participants <