Season runs April 6, 2026 - May 29, 2026

 

General Summary

The helper is responsible for helping the coaching staff with each participating student to achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.  The helper reports to the Head Coach and works under the auspices of the Varsity Head Coach and on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Administrative Responsibilities    

1. Adheres to the TCAPS Code of Conduct; acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site, etc.;


2. Adheres to Playing Fair:  A Guide to Title IX in High School and College Sports;


3. Helps individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved;


4. Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, training techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport;


5. Works cooperatively with all TCAPS coaches, athletic directors/ LEAP Liaison, and students to ensure a healthy, positive cross-town rivalry;


6. Supports the coaching staff in the conduct of his/her particular sport and the total athletic program;


7. Fulfills all responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach;

Record Keeping Responsibilities - assigned by the head coach could include some or all of the following:

1. Helps maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season;


2. Helps supervise fundraising efforts;


3. Helps with necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork;


4. Helps in maintaining a detailed inventory list of uniforms, equipment and supplies, and recommends uniform, equipment and supply requests to the coaching staff;


5. Helps the coaching staff in developing a consistent and positive communication through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program;

Athletic Behavior/Eligibility Responsibilities

1. Reinforces the coaching staff in all rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association related to his/her sport; if applicable.


2. Reinforces the coaching staff in discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and abides by established penalties for breach of such standards by individual students;


3. Helps the coaching staff in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport;

Injury/Safety

1. Helps the coaching staff in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present;


2. Reinforces rules and regulations concerning conditioning of players and their health and safety;


3. Reports injuries to the trainer if applicable and/or completes and submits accident reports to the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Director;


4. Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature


5. Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site;


6. Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used;

 

Team Activities

1. Helps the coaching staff with assigned practice sessions and assigned out-of-season conditioning program;


2. Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors;

 

Other Duties as Required

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree preferred


• First aid and CPR training preferred


• Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred


• Effective oral and written communication skills


• Demonstrate success in area of application