8th Grade Basketball Coach — Develop Skills & Leadership

Scottsdale Unified School District; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 8,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Scottsdale Unified School District is seeking an assistant or head coach to lead student athletes in game strategies and skill development across our athletic programs. The role involves planning practices, guiding players, and coordinating with the athletic director to schedule facilities and events.

The successful candidate will monitor academics for eligibility, model sportsmanship, maintain equipment and records, and communicate with parents and booster clubs.

Qualifications

• Coaching knowledge and ability to develop players.
• Strong communication with students and staff.
• Ability to enforce safety and program policies.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players during competition and practice to determine needs for improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure eligibility; encourages student athletes to maintain high standards.
• Follows established procedures for athlete injuries.
• Conferences with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance.
• Models’ nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Potentially drive athletes using district transportation to and from off campus games.

Skills

Student engagement

Team leadership

Communication

Education

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate

NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate

DPS FPCC Card

Job description

Scottsdale Unified School District is seeking an assistant or head coach to lead student athletes in game strategies and skill development across our athletic programs. The role involves planning practices, guiding players, and coordinating with the athletic director to schedule facilities and events.

The successful candidate will monitor academics for eligibility, model sportsmanship, maintain equipment and records, and communicate with parents and booster clubs.