Assignment Category:                ECA

General Purpose

The Assistant Coach is a key individual in the MCAS athletic program.  The Assistant Coach is responsible for promoting the highest type of conduct from each athlete.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assists with coordinating the total program with the Head Coach and other assistant coaches
• Assist with all aspects of any team-specific fundraising
• Assist with encouraging team participation in Athletic Department fundraisings
• Communicate with the Athletic Director
• Assist with organizing and planning all activities and practices
• Attend all required Athletic Department, DAC and IHSAA meetings
• Assist the Head Coach with documentation in regards to physicals; consent; rosters; awards; eligibility; emergency medical forms; and any other required information in the time frame set forth by the Athletic Department
• Complete the IHSAA/NFHS coach certification program
• Assist the Head Coach with communicating with college recruiters and help to arrange appropriate meetings
• Assumes duties which the Athletic Director or Principal deem necessary for the improvement of the program
• Be present at all practices and contests, providing assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.  Ensure that athletes are supervised at all times.
• Assist Head Coach with all equipment and uniforms including the safety, inventory, and storage and to be sure the annual update of inventory to the Athletic Department is promptly turned in after the season ends.
• Follow all District, School and Athletic Department policies and procedures.

Salary and Benefits

Payment Type:               Per Index

The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Eason-Watkins, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.