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The Assistant Coach plays a crucial role in supporting the head coach and the overall performance of a wrestling team. They work alongside the head coach to train players, manage practices, and assist with various administrative tasks. Assistant Coaches may also specialize in areas like offense, defense, or special teams, depending on the sport.
Duties/Responsibilities
Player Development: Assisting in the training and development of individual players and the team as a whole.
Practice Management: Helping with the planning and execution of practices.
Game Preparation: Analyzing game film and preparing players for upcoming opponents.
Recruiting: Assisting with the recruiting process, identifying potential players, and building relationships with them and their families.
Administrative Tasks: Handling administrative duties such as recording statistics, managing team equipment, and overseeing academic eligibility requirements.
Communication: Communicating effectively with the head coach, players, parents, and other staff members.
Specialized Areas: In some cases, assistant coaches may specialize in specific areas of the sport, such as offense, defense, or special teams.
Team Performance Analysis: Overseeing and evaluating players or activities when the head coach is unavailable, providing feedback to the head coach to improve team performance.
Supporting the Head Coach's Vision: Understanding the program's vision and helping to bring it to life.
Delegation of Tasks: The ability to delegate tasks to other members of the staff, like student assistants, can free up the head coach to focus on more strategic matters.
Minimum Qualifications
Coaching Experience: Prior coaching experience is valuable but isn't required.
Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills are essential.
Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the sport, rules, and regulations is necessary.
Organization: Strong organizational and time management skills are needed to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
Dedication and Passion: A strong work ethic, dedication to the sport, and passion for coaching are important qualities for assistant coaches.
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Location:
Plymouth
Salary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00
