The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Surfing team by coaching and instructing students, while also performing administrative duties necessary for player and team development. This role emphasizes the importance of sportsmanship, respect, and creating a positive environment for athletes.
Job Posting Title: Assistant Coach, Varsity Surfing
Employee Type: Temporary Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Recruiting Start Date: 11-25-2025
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Kamehameha schools athletics is seeking an assistant coach to support our surfing team. This is a temporary position for this school year 2025-2026, with tentative season dates of march through may 2026. This position will be paid a stipend of $3,746.00
Responsible for the coordination or for assisting with the coordination of the Kamehameha Athletic Sports program. This includes coaching, instructing students and performing other duties necessary to the development of players and teams, which demonstrates skills and values in keeping with Kamehameha's philosophy of athletics.
Essential responsibilities
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of sport including knowledge of all rules and regulations; skills, tactics and techniques. Translates sports knowledge to athletes and develops and evaluates athlete's and team's performance and progress. Teaches individual and team skills to athletes. Identifies observable outcomes besides just winning and losing. Assists athletes to reach their full potential. Has the ability and patience to develop athletes. Addresses athletes' individual needs (not at the expense of the entire team).
Organizes and supervises well-planned, safe and efficient practices and games by utilizing coaching staff effectively and efficiently. Prepares team for games/matches/meets.
Conducts self in an ethical and professional manner and presents self as a positive role model for the athletes. Respects athletes and motivates and inspires players. Displays encouraging conduct and has a positive attitude with athletes.
Develops team concept in student-athletes within values-driven framework of the KS organization. Promotes sportsmanship and respect for game rules and respect for officials. Provides a good balance between skill development and team concepts. Addresses each player as part of a team.
Assists athletes to reach their full potential. Provides an enjoyable environment and experience.
Handles administrative responsibilities such as resolving disciplinary issues appropriately and effectively; ensuring student-athlete medical and academic eligibility; and completing other administrative responsibilities timely and responsibly. (e.g. grade checks, student-athlete records, timesheets, human resources requirements). Acts responsibly with regards to equipment, uniforms, etc. such as assisting equipment and locker room personnel as necessary; assisting with planning and budgeting for the sport; and inventorying equipment.
Communicates effectively with athletes, parents, faculty, administrators, other coaches, and the community as appropriate. Gets appropriate results to school and media timely. Promotes program in the local and state communities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
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This position is paid via stipend, please refer to the notes in the Job Summary for pay expectations for this role.
Compensation and Benefits
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