Annual pay $935.00 per the Extra Service Salary Schedule.

BASIC FUNCTION: 

      Assist Head Coach in High School Fast-pitch Softball program.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist the head coach in planning the athletic program.
• Assist the head coach in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist the head coach in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Assist the head coach in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of Fast-pitch Softball.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

      ABILITY TO:

• Assist Head Coach with Softball program.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law; and
• 64 semester college hours - or - completion of a Level 2 Coaching Education Program

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of criminal record check, drug screening, Safe Schools training, any necessary KHSAA Coach's training, and current certification in first aid and CPR.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL (FBI) AND STATE (KSP) FINGERPRINT SUPPORTED CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK PLUS A LETTER FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT (CAN) RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. An FBI, KSP & CAN background check(s) performed for another school district of current employment or within a 6 month separation period may be accepted. KRS 160.380

As a condition of initial employment, all employees, including substitute employees, shall pass a medical examination as indicated in 702 KAR 001:160. The medical examination shall be reported on the form required by Kentucky Administrative Regulation available at the Board of Education office. The examination shall be provided by a licensed physician, physician assistant (PA), or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Each medical examination shall include a risk assessment for tuberculosis as required by Kentucky Administrative Regulation. Individuals identified by that assessment as being at high risk for TB shall be required to undergo a tuberculin skin test as required by 702 KAR 001:160. A Medical exam performed for another school district of current employment or within a 6 month separation period may be accepted.

Based on the Board-approved Drug Free/Alcohol Free School policy 03.23251, all applicants being considered for employment shall be required to submit to a urinalysis test for the detection of illegal use of drugs and alcohol, as part of the required post-offer, pre-employment physical. As a condition of employment, applicants are subject to the contents of this policy and the employee drug/alcohol-testing program. Summary result will be transmitted to the Human Resource Coordinator (HRC) and the Superintendent. An applicant refusing to complete any part of the drug testing procedure will not be considered a valid candidate for employment with the District, and such will be considered as a withdrawal of the individual’s application for employment. The applicant will not be permitted to reapply for employment with the District for at least twelve (12) months and not until the applicant shows proof of successful completion of a drug rehabilitation program or proof that the applicant is no longer engaging in illegal drug use. If substance screening shows a confirmed positive result for which there is no current physician’s prescription, a second confirming test may be requested by the HRC. If the first or any requested second confirming test is positive, any job offer will be revoked. A Drug Screening which includes the required 5-panels performed for another school district of current employment or within a 6 month separation period may be accepted.

As a condition of initial employment, all employees, including substitute employees, shall complete training for the use of physical restraint and seclusion in school districts as indicated in 704 KAR 7:160.