First time interview

CoachWilliams
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First time interview Feb 12, 2004 13:45:40 GMT

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Post by CoachWilliams on Feb 12, 2004 13:45:40 GMT

I got my first job coaching at the middle school by volunteering my time. Therefore, I never had to go through any kind of interview process. The head coach was happy that I was willing to help and just gave me the position. It is three years later and I am ready to move up to the high school level as an assistant. I have my first interview for an assistant Junior Varsity position coming up next week. There is a lot of information on this board about what to do when interviewing for the head job, but not much about interviewing for an assistant position. I really have no idea what to expect and would LOVE any information you fellow coaches can give me. What should I do to prepare??? What kind of questions are asked???

ayeziggyzoomba Member Posts: 94	First time interview Feb 13, 2004 4:15:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ayeziggyzoomba on Feb 13, 2004 4:15:21 GMT Are you interviewing for a teaching position as well?
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CoachWilliams Member Posts: 32	First time interview Feb 13, 2004 13:12:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by CoachWilliams on Feb 13, 2004 13:12:53 GMT Good question. No, I am only interviewing for the coaching position. The school does not have any teaching openings at this time.

claven505
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First time interview Feb 16, 2004 13:05:57 GMT

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Post by claven505 on Feb 16, 2004 13:05:57 GMT

When I started coaching I volunteered my time and ended up with a paying high school position, I think I just got lucky. However, in my time with this staff I have sat in on a few interviews and talked with the head coach about what he is looking for. He basically wants three things from his assistants (in no particular order); loyalty to him and the program, the ability and desire to teach the kids and the ability to get along with the staff (no office turmoil). He feels and I agree that the X's and O's are secondary because a good coach can do his job within any system. Hope this helps.

CoachWilliams
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First time interview Feb 17, 2004 14:07:59 GMT

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Post by CoachWilliams on Feb 17, 2004 14:07:59 GMT

Thanks claven. I feel a lot less pressure after reading your reply. All I can do is just go in and be myself. I feel I have all three of the qualities you mentioned. If I am the kind of personality that him and the staff feel comfrotable with, then I will get the offer. And if he does not feel I am the right fit, I am sure I will find the right fit with a different staff.

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First time interview Feb 22, 2004 9:42:44 GMT

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Post by crussellOC on Feb 22, 2004 9:42:44 GMT

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Originally posted by: CoachWilliams
Thanks claven. I feel a lot less pressure after reading your reply. All I can do is just go in and be myself. I feel I have all three of the qualities you mentioned. If I am the kind of personality that him and the staff feel comfrotable with, then I will get the offer. And if he does not feel I am the right fit, I am sure I will find the right fit with a different staff.

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Post by CoachWilliams on Feb 12, 2004 13:45:40 GMT

Post by ayeziggyzoomba on Feb 13, 2004 4:15:21 GMT

Post by CoachWilliams on Feb 13, 2004 13:12:53 GMT

Post by claven505 on Feb 16, 2004 13:05:57 GMT

Post by CoachWilliams on Feb 17, 2004 14:07:59 GMT

Post by crussellOC on Feb 22, 2004 9:42:44 GMT

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