Applications will be accepted Friday, August 14, 2026 12:00 AM - Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)GARRARD COUNTY SCHOOLS Job Description CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT COACH EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt APPROVED: February 23, 2021 Order # BASIC FUNCTIONAssist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssist coaches in daily and long-range athletic activities.Assist coaches in planning the athletic program.Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the head coaches, with small groups of student athletes.Assist coaches in guiding participants toward a harmonious team spirit.Assist in providing escort assistance, and supervision to athletes during periods of team travel.Recommend to the head coach the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety, and welfare of student athletes.Perform other non-coaching duties assigned by the principal, athletic director, or head coach.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OFFundamentals of various sports.Health and safety regulations.Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.ABILITY TOAssist coaches on one or more sports.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 EXPERIENCEAny combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTSSuccessful completion of coaching certification, criminal record check, and current certification in first aid and CPR.