Basketball 7/8 Assistant Coach Boys

About the role

The Assistant Athletic Coach assists with the administration of the assigned athletic program, which includes a number of students. The position involves executing competition strategies for both individuals and the team at sporting events and monitoring the development and performance of student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all district policies, procedures, and expectations regarding athletic programs.
• Assume secondary responsibility for student athletes during sporting events, practices, or other athletic program related activities.
• Adhere to all financial policies of the district regarding the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.
• Serve as a representative of the school district during sporting events, maintaining professional conduct at all times.
• Complete and maintain appropriate certification and training hours as required, including all MHSAA requirements.
• Assists with providing guidance, instruction, and safe environment to student athletes.
• Affirmative action statement: This position is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university preferred.
• Certified teacher preferred.
• Minimum Class "A" Mississippi Teaching License (preferred).
• Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid Card, MS Class B Drivers License with Air Brakes and Passenger endorsements.
• Level 2 Coaching certificate through the National Federation of High Schools.
• Coaching experience preferred.
• MHSAA required certificates.
• All employees hired by the school district must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check.

Qualifications

• Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail, Internet software, and word processing software.
• Ability to work with head coach.

Skills

• Ability to enforce discipline policies and emphasize sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Ability to provide extended guidance and support to student athletes, as needed.
• Ability to assist with coordinating special activities such as parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Salary scales Coaches Scale.

Schedule

Full-Time.