Olathe Public Schools·Olathe, Kansas
The assistant coach will support the head coach in managing team activities, ensuring student safety, and promoting good sportsmanship. They are responsible for adhering to district policies, maintaining practice plans, and supervising athletes during all team events.
Extra-Curricular Academic Support Positions: Expectations and Timelines
• Assistant Coach — High 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
Candidates must follow district guiding principles and comply with all KSHSAA and USD #233 rules and regulations. The position requires a commitment to student welfare, including monitoring equipment safety and managing high-risk activities.
Market context
In Kansas, assistant football openings often reflect seasonal program needs and a strong emphasis on student safety, supervision, and rule compliance. These roles can be competitive because districts look for candidates who can support coaching duties while following KSHSAA and local policies, especially around equipment safety and high-risk activities. Review the district’s guiding principles and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying.