Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Independence School District; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence School District in Missouri seeks a High School Assistant Coach to support the athletic program for the season, reporting to Head Coach, Athletic Director, and Building Principal.

Responsibilities include coaching assignments, ensuring safety, upholding MSHSAA rules, promoting academics, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with head coach to develop the team on the field.

Qualifications

• Current Substitute Certificate is required.
• Must meet MSHSAA qualifications.
• CPR, AED, First Aid Certification and National Federation of High School Concussion certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Head Coach for coaching assignments and other responsibilities.
• Help develop and support an athletic program which aligns youth, middle school, and high school athletics under the head coach.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and fundamentals of the sport assigned to coach.
• Adhere to Athletic Handbook policies and MSHSAA rules.
• Maintain a safe environment to promote wholesome athletic competition.
• Develop positive relations and team morale with students, parents, staff and community.
• Assist in placing a team on the field and substituting players as part of a plan.
• Attend in-service trainings conducted by head coach for off-season preparation.
• Promote academic achievement through high standards of performance.
• Help maintain inventory of school equipment.
• Support head coach in maximizing off-season training opportunities.
• Work under ISD Board Policies and Regulations.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Current Substitute Certificate

MSHSAA qualifications (high school athletics)

Job description

• Must meet the qualifications set forth by MSHSAA
• CPR, AED, First Aid Certification and National Federation of High School Concussion

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT COACH

Qualifications

• Current Substitute Certificate
• Must meet the qualifications set forth by MSHSAA
• CPR, AED, First Aid Certification and National Federation of High School Concussion

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: To be determined at the time of hire

Reports To

• Head Coach
• Athletic Director
• Building Principal

Job Goal

To build a successful and comprehensive extracurricular sports program.

Responsibilities

Performance Responsibilities

• Responsible to the head coach for coaching assignments and other responsibilities
• Help develop and support an athletic program which embraces the alignment of youth athletic programs, middle school athletic programs and high school athletics under the direction of the head coach
• Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and fundamentals of the sport assigned to coach
• Adhere to all policies and guidelines set forth by Athletic Handbook and MSHSAA rules and regulations
• Help to maintain a conductive and safe environment at all times in order to promote the benefits derived from wholesome athletic competition
• Develop and maintain positive relations and team morale with students, parents, staff and community
• Work in conjunction with the head coach to develop and place a team on the field of competition and substitute players appropriately as a part of a well-organized plan
• Attend in-service trainings conducted by head coach in order to support and participate in preparation during the off-season with coaching staff and potential athletes
• Promote academic achievement through high standards of academic performance
• Help maintain, issue and provide an accurate inventory of school equipment
• Support head coach in maximizing off season and summer training and development opportunities
• Work under and adhere to ISD Board Policies and Regulations

Terms Of Employment

The Assistant Coach will be a seasonal employee. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Assistant Coach Performance Based Evaluation.