Assistant Coaches- Winter Sports -Woodrow Wilson Middle School *Internal Only* - Edison Township Public Schools : Job Details

Woodrow Wilson Middle School is looking for Assistant Coaches for the following winter sports:

* Boys Basketball

* Girls Basketball

* Wrestling

I. TITLE

Assistant Coach

II. PRIMARY FUNCTION

To work under the direction of the head coach and assist in the training and preparing of students to participate in athletic activities/team sports.

III. REPORTS TO

Head Coach and Supervisor of Athletics/Intramurals

IV. QUALIFICATIONS:

* New Jersey Teacher's Certificate preferred; County Substitute Certificate considered

* Demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for performing the tasks listed

* Demonstrates thorough experience, education, or interview, a knowledge of the sport to be coached, and an ability to provide appropriate leadership and direction to the student athlete

* Ability to maintain a positive learning environment and high standards of conduct for athletes

* Such other qualifications of academic, professional, and personal excellence as the Edison Township Board of Education may specify.

V. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Under the direction of the head coach, uses a variety of professionally sound teaching and coaching strategies and techniques designed to produce a competitive and respectable team effort

* Assists in the issuing and collection of athletic equipment and uniforms

* Works with every student to improve her/his effort and make recommendations to the head coach related to player development/progress

* Notify the head coach of all athletic injuries and follow appropriate procedures

* Contributes when requested to the development of athletic programs at lower grades

* Takes necessary precautions to maintain the safety of student-athletes

* Adheres to all board policies, administrative regulations, and NJSIAA regulations in the performance of coaching duties

* Assists in certifying the eligibility of candidates before the start of each season

* Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee

VI. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Under the provisions of the BOE/ETEA contract

Other Requirements:

* Applicants must consent to undergoing a background check as required by the state of New Jersey.

* Applicants must consent to undergoing a tuberculosis (TB) check if selected for employment.