["Taft Assistant Cross Country Coach","Taft Assistant Cross Country Coach"]

Position Type:
Athletics/ECA Activities

Date Posted:
6/10/2026

Location:
Taft Middle School
Position Title:

Assistant Coach

Location Code:

CPHS

Department:

Athletics

Employee Status:

Revision Date:

Full-time/ Part time Status: Part Time

FLSA Status:

Non Exempt

Working Period:

Bargaining Unit Status:

Excluded

Date Approved by Board:

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant coaches are charged with the basic responsibility of being loyal to his/her head coach.
He/she is to be committed to the direction of the program, and work towards the same goals set forth by the head coach.
When assistant coaches oversee their own team, they are to adhere to the same philosophies and rules that are expected of a head coach.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist and support the varsity head coach and work with him/her as directed.
2. Assume control of the team in the absence of the head coach.
3. Supervise athletes as directed by the head coach.
4. Work cooperatively with any other assistant coaches in any task assigned.
5. Be diplomatic in relationships with parents, fans, and the community with regards to the school and its athletic teams.
6. Be responsible for the use, care, and storage of equipment.
7. Exhibit acceptable personal conduct and appearance before, during, and after practices and contests.
8. Inform the head coach or Athletic Director of any unusual event within sports activity.
9. Teach the proper fundamentals of his/her sport, keeping safety as atop priority.
10. Perform any other specific duties as assigned by the head coach, Athletic Director, or Principal.