Assistant Girls Basketball Coach - Middle School

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,200; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools seeks a Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach to lead and develop the program, mentor student-athletes, and uphold district expectations. The role emphasizes safety, sportsmanship, and adherence to MSHSAA standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the full team, assisting in program operations, supervising practices and contests, arranging transportation and facilities, and pursuing ongoing professional development through clinics and publications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching).
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA /NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and working knowledge of all collegiate eligibility center regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specific sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions.
• Assist in the coordination of the program.
• Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests.
• Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Help organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student-athlete's greatest potential.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures.
• Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship.
• Assist in getting the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
• Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development: District level mtgs -4hrs; School level mtgs - 3hrs; Outside mtgs/Clinics -1hr

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Coaching principles

Sports first aid

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools seeks a Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach to lead and develop the program, mentor student-athletes, and uphold district expectations. The role emphasizes safety, sportsmanship, and adherence to MSHSAA standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the full team, assisting in program operations, supervising practices and contests, arranging transportation and facilities, and pursuing ongoing professional development through clinics and publications.