Assistant Coach - Boys Basketball

Parkrose School; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Portland is seeking a dedicated coach to provide a positive learning environment and manage athlete behavior. The role requires successful coaching experience and relevant certifications. The coach will be responsible for promoting the sport within the community and ensuring compliance with eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with high school students and the sport/activity.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive learning environment for athletes.
• Manage athlete behavior during training sessions and events.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions.

Skills

Coaching experience

Knowledge of sport

Positive role model

Education

First Aid and CPR/AED certification

ASEP / NFHS Coaching certification

Job description

Salary : Level E- $4314 (prorated over a 3-month period)

Qualifications :

• Successful coaching experience in the sport.
• Keep current with new knowledge and innovative ideas and techniques in the sport.
• Responsible for promoting the designated sport throughout the School District and community in a positive and responsible manner.
• OSAA and District Eligibility requirements met.

Reports to : Athletic Director and Building Principal

Essential Job Functions :

• Provide a positive learning environment and be a positive role model for athletes.
• Teach skills necessary for successful performance under the guidance of the head coach.
• Manage athlete behavior during training sessions, meets, and events.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policies.
• Attend all scheduled meets and events for the sport, including coaches' meetings.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions regularly to develop athletes’ potential under the guidance of the Head Coach.
• Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner.

Requirements (see chart below for frequency and cost) :

• Experience with high school students and the sport/activity.
• Verification of identity and prior employment.
• The coach must hold or be able to acquire:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance by the State Department of Education.

• Online district required trainings through the Safe Schools Program.
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
• Other required certifications: ASEP / NFHS Coaching, OSAA Concussion, OSAA Steroid & Heat Prevention.

Additional requirements and associated costs:

Requirement	Frequency	Approx. Cost
Coaching application and new hire paperwork (I-9, W-4)	-	$12.50
Background check based on completed fingerprints	-	-
ASEP / NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching	Annually	-
Concussion Recognition and Management	Annually	-
NFHS Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention	Every other year	-
Anabolic Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Substances	Every 4 years	-
Spirit Safety Clinic (Cheer & Dance / Drill Coaches Only)	Annually	-
First Aid / CPR / AED	Every 2 years	-
SafeSchools - District required trainings	Annually	-

This position includes requirements for all coaches (paid and volunteer), covering all sports sanctioned by OSAA, plus Cheerleading and Dance/Drill. Payments will be deducted through payroll.