Weekend Athlete Performance Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Nebo School District is located in south Utah County, services over 37,000 students in grades PreK-12, and employs over 5,000 people. Our vision is to:

·        engage students as active participants in school and in the community;

·        empower students to acquire and develop knowledge, skills, and talents;

·        collaborate to promote safety, student involvement and achievement; and

·        prepare students to succeed in school and life.

Assistant Coach. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. There are no benefits with this position. Paid by stipend. 

Experience: Job-related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates: CPR/First Aid Certificate

Required to work some evenings and weekends.

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Purpose Statement

The job of Assistant Coach is done for the purpose/s of designing and implementing program activities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations related to the sport; provide supervision of student-athletes during all aspects of their participation in the program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program; serving as a positive role model to student-athletes to the community and to various organizations. Individuals in this job classification are assigned to a position for a specific sport at the High School or Junior High level.

This job reports to the Head Coach

Essential Functions

• Analyzes the opposition's strategies for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for the purpose of assessing the opposition's strengths and weaknesses for developing a game plan/approach.
• Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
• Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
• Develops components of game strategies/plans as requested by Head Coach for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student-athletes for the competition.
• Evaluates the facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, etc. for the purpose of implementing modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.
• Instructs student-athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, and state requirements.
• Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) for the purpose of both complying with school and district requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
• Promotes athletic programs for the purpose of increasing interest and participation. • Responds to inquiries from students, parents, other school personnel, media representatives, college representatives, etc. for the purpose of providing information, assistance, and/or direction.
• Supervises student-athletes during all areas of participation (e.g. competition, travel, meetings, practices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participants.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Supports other staff of the athletic program (e.g. Head Coach, other coaches, volunteers, etc.) for the purpose of assisting them in the performance of their respective roles and functions.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; and organizing and communicating information and concepts.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; participant eligibility, attendance, and discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards and practices; and safety practices and procedures.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data, and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes, and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes, and utilize job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; exhibiting strong leadership; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students; motivating participating student-athletes; providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach; setting priorities; traveling to off-campus athletic events, and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends. Have the ability for regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; directing

other persons within a small work unit; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some

resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some

opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical

demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some

stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job

requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some temperature

extremes and under conditions with exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range

Exempt