Olathe Public Schools·Olathe, Kansas
The Assistant Coach will work under the head coach to teach and coach in a positive and constructive manner, adhering to all district and KSHSAA guidelines. Responsibilities include conducting pre-season parent meetings, monitoring athlete safety, maintaining practice plans, and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies.
Extra-Curricular Academic Support Positions: Expectations and Timelines
• Assistant Coach — Middle School
Position is a one-year assignment as appointed by the principal.
Model district guiding principles of Children First, Respect for All, Teamwork, Excellence in Quality, and Commitment to Individual Needs
Fulfill applicable roles and responsibilities as directed by the school’s administration and head coach including, but not limited to, adherence to district guidelines for fundraising, trips, money management, honoring of contracts, credit card use and transportation (buses, rental vehicles and school/district owned vehicles)
Work with the head coach to conduct a pre-season meeting with parents in order to communicate all important information including, but not limited to, expectations/criteria for participation, sportsmanship guidelines, practice and game schedules, district guidelines for transportation, insurance, handling of injuries including concussions, parent-coach communication, substance abuse guidelines, lettering guidelines and the information in the aforementioned bullet. Provide this information to all participants and the school administration
Teach and coach in a positive and constructive manner
Maintain a professional attitude in all situations and adhere to the district’s guiding principles for coaches
Provide an environment that promotes good sportsmanship
Comply with and communicate to participants/parents all USD #233 Board policies, including the fact that the Student Code of Conduct is in effect during and at all activities
Ensure all team members understand the dangers associated with hazing and ensure that no initiation or hazing activities take place
Monitor the safety of equipment, playing surfaces, and performance environments
Understand and implement the duties of any coach including, but not limited to, maintaining detailed practice plans, never leaving athletes unsupervised, providing detailed and repeated instruction with regards to the performance of high-risk activities, adhering to the district’s lightning and hot weather guidelines, and the evaluation of injuries and lack of physical conditioning
Comply with all KSHSAA and USD #233 rules and regulations including, but not limited to, participant eligibility, required physical examinations, district substance abuse policy, and other KSHSAA Handbook guidelines
Prefer licensed teacher but not required
This is a one-year assignment as a Middle School Assistant Coach, requiring adherence to district guiding principles and administrative direction regarding finances, transportation, and team management. A licensed teacher is preferred but not required for this role.
Market context
Middle school assistant football roles in Kansas are often tied to seasonal staffing needs and district athletics schedules, so timing can matter. Competition can be stronger when schools prefer licensed teachers, even though this assignment lists licensure as preferred rather than required. Review the district’s expectations for finances, transportation, and team management before applying; on this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you research time.