Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1, VALLEY; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1, VALLEY is seeking an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season, with a stipend of $3018 to be paid at the season's end. The role includes assisting the head coach, planning practices, and ensuring student athletes' safety. Candidates should have prior coaching experience, knowledge of basketball techniques, and excellent communication skills. A safe and inclusive working environment is a commitment from the district.

Qualifications

• Background/experience in coaching high school, or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to manage time and responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the head coach in managing the basketball team.
• Plan and direct a regular program of practice.
• Oversee safety conditions for students and facility.

Skills

Knowledgeable in techniques and strategies for the sport

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to handle stressful situations

Ability to maintain confidentiality

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.

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.