Aurora Science and Tech MS: Middle School Boys' Basketball B Team Head Coach

DSST Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 11,160 - 17,856; Part time

Job summary

DSST Public Schools is currently seeking a DSST Sports Coach for the Middle School level. This role is crucial for improving the athletic skills and lives of our students. The position offers a stipend of $1000-$1600 for the current season, commencing on 01/06/2027 and concluding on 03/01/2027.

The ideal candidate will have strong character, a belief in the mission of DSST, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a seasonal, in-person position, with responsibilities centered around modeling core values and sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated belief in all students and the mission of DSST.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities at one time.
• Coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate relentless drive to improve the athletic skills and lives of students.
• Reinforce the school’s core values and guiding philosophy.
• Exhibit mastery and enthusiasm for sportsmanship.

Skills

Strong character and belief in the core values of DSST

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment

Knowledge of the game and passion for sportsmanship

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Job description

Position Details

Position: DSST Sports Coach

Grade Level: Middle School

Location: DSST Aurora Science and Tech Middle School

Stipend: $1000-$1600 for current openings

Season: 01/06/2027 - 03/01/2027

Status: Seasonal fixed term, temporary, benefits ineligible (does not qualify for benefits outlined in total rewards), in-person position

Start dates for specific coaching positions are listed separately.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated belief in all students and the mission of DSST.
• Strong character and belief in the core values of DSST.
• An ability to work and collaborate across lines of difference.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities at one time.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Knowledge of the game and passion for sportsmanship.

Ideal Qualifications

• Coaching Experience.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate relentless drive to improve the athletic skills, minds, and lives of students.
• Live and model the school’s core values with colleagues, students, parents, officials, fans, and the larger community.
• Reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit.
• Exhibit mastery and enthusiasm for sportsmanship.
• All coaches must be willing and able to be trained and approved to drive our activity buses.

Competencies

• Mission‑driven: Desire to change the way the public school system serves students, so that all kids – regardless of race, ethnicity, or income – have the opportunity to go to college.
• Track record of leadership: Ability to lead others to achieve great outcomes.
• Goal‑oriented: Set high goals and take the steps necessary to achieve them.
• Organized: Systems mindset helps keep self organized in a professional setting.
• Growth mindset: Lifelong learner, continually improving to be the best leader possible for players.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information, retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.