Girls Basketball Coach - Lone Star Middle School

Temporary position within the Athletics department, reporting to the Athletic Director.

About the role

To motivate and develop each athlete’s skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character. To provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect. Provide leadership and motivation to excel.

Responsibilities

• Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions
• Organize practice schedules and game rosters
• Assign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play
• Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions
• Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary for achievement in Basketball
• Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities and ensure that safety equipment is used correctly
• Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district’s concussion policy
• Ensure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations
• Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members
• Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional, even when tension is high
• Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play
• Abide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook as modified by IVL
• Assist the athletics and activities director, when requested to do so, in maintaining necessary attendance forms, insurance records, physical check-up forms, accident reporting, and all other required paperwork
• Train and assign duties to team managers, assistant coaches and direct event volunteers, if applicable
• Evaluate the program annually and make recommendations for improvements as necessary
• Assume responsibility for continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, and by reading professional publications
• Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education as well as to the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assistant Coach(s)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Idaho Teaching Certification, American Sport Education Program Certification, or National Federation of Interscholastic Coaches Association Certification strongly preferred
• Certification or willingness to obtain certification in first aid and CPR
• Demonstrated knowledge of Basketball, sports training, conditioning, injury prevention, kinesiology, management, and the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook
• Related experience as determined by the Board
• Ability to foster and sustain students' interest in the activity and promote skill development
• Good organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues
• Demonstrate aptitude for working with adolescents
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret governmental regulations and legal documents
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or the general public
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is preferred
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary; organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frame
• Ability to conduct basic math functions, as well as manipulate formulas in spreadsheets
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing (Microsoft Office), spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access), presentation software and accounting/financial software

Physical Demands

• Continuously required to walk and stand and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally sit
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and very good depth perception
• Ability to communicate through speech

Work Environment

• Regularly works outside

Pay

Per the Supplemental Contract Salary Schedule