Community Coach 2026

Russell County School District
Russell County School District

Seale, AL, USA

Posted on Nov 5, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Verification of a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, college preferable
  2. Successful completion of the application and interview process.
  3. Documentation of completion of AHSAA First Aid Course.
  4. Documentation of completion of AHSAA Principles of Coaching
  5. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to relate to and work with students and adults in a positive manner. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to be flexible. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of CPR and first aid. Ability to work with students with varying exceptionalities. Ability to demonstrate basic physical education skills, techniques, and exercises.

REPORTS TO:

Athletic Director and/or Head Coach

JOB GOAL

To assist Athletic Director and/or Head Coach by performing assigned coaching tasks.

SUPERVISES:

N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular coach.
  2. Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
  3. Create a safe environment that is conducive to learning.
  4. Maintain a positive environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
  5. Keep all students in the environment under supervision at all times.
  6. Be familiar with safety procedures and protocols.
  7. Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
  8. Demonstrate ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
  9. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
  10. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  11. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
  12. Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

On an as needed basis.