8th Grade Boys Assistant Basketball Coach

Payroll/Personnel Type: Assistant Coach | Job #: xxx | Supervisor: Director of Athletics & Head Coach | Union Eligibility: Non‑Union

Position Summary

Athletic Coaches support the vision and direction of the Head Coach and play an integral role in the development, mentorship, and performance of student‑athletes. Reporting directly to the Head Coach, they are responsible for understanding their role within the coaching staff and contributing to the overall success of the program. Coaches assist in planning and conducting practices, implementing game strategies, promoting sportsmanship and teamwork, and ensuring the safety and well‑being of all participants.

Essential Functions

• Consults immediately with the Head Coach on any coaching staff problem.
• Works cooperatively with the Head Coach.
• Attends professional development.
• Has membership in State and National Organizations.
• Shows an interest in athletes in off‑season activities and classroom efforts.
• Demonstrates leadership and acceptable attitudes that produce positive efforts by student athletes.
• Provides an atmosphere of cooperation by being receptive to suggestions and giving credit to those responsible for success.
• Recommends repairs and improvements to the athletic facilities and reports any immediate repair needs.
• Oversees the issuance and collection of equipment.
• Properly stores and cares for equipment.
• Promotes good faculty and community public relations.
• Remembers that student‑athletes are students first.
• Attends as many programs as possible, honoring school athletes under their direction (e.g., Awards Night).
• Prepares a season résumé in booklet form, including statistics, roster, award winners, and other pertinent information; makes booklets available to team members at the awards program and files one copy with the Athletic Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly visionary, with a belief that all children and adults are capable of greatness.
• Deep understanding of equity, especially in an educational context.
• Deeply committed to growing and accepting feedback, with a demonstrated track record of receiving and implementing feedback effectively.
• Familiar with computers, including electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (Microsoft Office).
• Establishes and maintains effective, courteous working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff in an acceptable, courteous manner.

Education/Certifications

• Certified Teacher and/or ASEP Certification
• CPR/AED Certification

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle and willing to transport teams to contests in district vehicles. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Pay

Stipend

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and may be assigned. In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply online at www.ksd111.org.