Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

RE 1 Valley Schools Sterling; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

RE 1 Valley Schools Sterling is looking for an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach to support the team during the 2025-2026 season. Responsibilities include coaching participants in skills, planning practice programs, and supervising practices.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of basketball coaching strategies, effective communication skills, and experience in a similar role. This position offers stipend opportunities of $3018, as well as a chance to make a positive impact on student athletes' lives.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the techniques and strategies for the sport/activity.
• Background/experience in coaching high school, or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions & instructions from the head coach and/or athletic director.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Acts under the direction of the head coach.
• Plans and directs a regular program of practice in season.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for effective performance.
• Assumes functions and duties of the head coach in their absence.
• Maintains discipline and sportsmanlike conduct of all participants.

Skills

Knowledge of techniques and strategies for basketball

Coaching experience

Effective communication

Ability to handle stressful situations

Time management

Education

Background/experience in coaching

Job description

Stipend opportunities - $3018.00 to be paid at the end of the basketball season 2025-2026

The Assistant Boys Basketball Coach is responsible for supporting the team throughout the season.

Essential Functions

• Acts under the direction of the head coach.
• Assumes functions and duties of the head coach in their absence.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for effective performance in the activity, as individuals & team members.
• Plans and directs a regular program of practice in season.
• Maintains competency in rules, regulations, and coaching techniques for the sport/activity.
• Maintains discipline and sportsmanlike conduct of all participants and enforces the policies of the District uniformly when disciplining participants.
• Coordinates freshman participants at interscholastic competition and in practice.
• Supervises student athletes when traveling.
• Oversees the safety conditions for students and facility, and the areas in which the sport is conducted during all times students are present.
• Demonstrates cooperative conduct.
• Shares in responsibility for equipment, distribution, collection and inventory.
• Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the techniques and strategies for the sport/activity.
• Background/experience in coaching high school, or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions & instructions from the head coach and/or athletic director.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff and the community.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all district requirements and board policies.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Other qualifications as deemed necessary by the athletic director.

Sterling is located in Logan County in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 14,699 (2020), in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the front range (I-25 corridor).

RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 1,900 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.

RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.