Assistant High School Girls Basketball Coach

About the role

The Assistant Girls Basketball Coach will assist in directing the girls basketball program at the high school level. Duties include implementing teaching and coaching philosophies consistent with the Walla Walla School District and WIAA mission statements, instructing participants in individual, group, and team techniques, tactics, and physical training, communicating a clearly defined philosophy emphasizing ethical competition, sportsmanship, leadership, and citizenship, utilizing effective coaching techniques for skill development, strategy, and interpersonal team relations, developing and promoting high-level performance expectations for all players and coaches, and supporting and helping implement the established off-season strength, conditioning, and skills development program.

Responsibilities

• Instruct participants in individual, group, and team techniques, tactics, and physical training necessary for the realization of success.
• Communicate a clearly defined philosophy which emphasizes ethical competition, sportsmanship, leadership, and citizenship with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Utilize effective coaching techniques for skill development, strategy, and interpersonal team relations.
• Develop and promote high level performance expectations for all players and coaches.
• Support and help implement the established off-season strength, conditioning, and skills development program.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Teaching certificate and experience preferred. Successful experience in teaching technical skills specific to this coaching position. High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to effectively carry out the duties of the program as established by the Head Coach, High School Principal, Athletic Director, and policies of the Walla Walla School District. Verified coaching techniques in the area of scope and sequence of skill development, safety, teamwork, strategy, interpersonal relations, routine training, practice, and game organization. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, parents, coaches, administrators, staff, and community; effective public relations skills. Evidence of short and long-term organization and management skills. Evidence of being a positive role model. Clearly-defined philosophy for the coaching level applied for. Professional integrity, vigor, flexibility, enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Licenses/Special Requirements: WIAA certification and compliance with WIAA and district rules and regulations. Must meet the age requirements of WIAA applicable to this position. Continuous training standard requires that during any three-year period of coaching a minimum of 5 coaches education courses shall be completed by all high school coaches. Possess current First Aid/CPR cards and be versed in related preventative health and training standards. Meet and maintain coaching standards as determined by the District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. Completed Employment Application/Background Check. Resume of education, experience, and references to include three current recommendations.

Benefits

The Walla Walla School District offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Extra Curricular Salary Schedule

Schedule

Hours and schedule are determined by the Head Coach and the Athletic Director.

Skills

The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact (509) 527-3000. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Title IX Coordinator Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR 364 S. Park Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 527-3000 mmeyer@wwps.org Section 504/ADA Coordinator Barb Casey, Director of Special Education 364 S. Park Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 527-3000 bcasey@wwps.org