26/27 Head Girls' Basketball Coach, Escalante Middle School

Durango School District is accepting applications for a Head Girls' Basketball Coach at Escalante Middle School. This coaching position involves instructing middle school students (grades 7 and 8) in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training of basketball. We are a member of the San Juan Basin Middle School League. The season begins mid December and runs through mid February. Preferred Qualifications Ability to organize and positively lead athletes and basketball coaching staffExtensive knowledge of effective coaching practices/techniques of basketballAbility to build rapport with middle school studentsAbility to build individual and team character and confidenceAbility to relate to students of varying athletic abilitiesAbility to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all timesAbility to work positively and communicate effectively with coaches, staff, parents and administration Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.