BASKETBALL ASST BOYS COACH - DMS

Derby Public Schools; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Derby Public Schools is seeking a Cross Country Coach at Derby Middle School to develop student-athletes in race strategy, conditioning and sport fundamentals. You will plan drills, supervise practices, and ensure safety and compliance with district policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, communicating with players and parents, and coordinating with head coaches to implement the 7-12 philosophy across programs.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching cross-country or similar sport.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct drills and practices for runners.
• Coach meets and competitions and monitor performance.
• Maintain equipment inventory and facility safety.
• Enforce district rules and promote student welfare.

Skills

Coaching

Drill design

Sports strategies

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13642098

Purpose

Position is responsible for coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition and effectively provide the best possible education for each student-athlete. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Classification of Employment

Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

• 1. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
• Ability to develop drill and practice activities that teach and enhance individual/team skill development that makes up the game.
• Have knowledge of sport rules and strategies.
• Assists in the checking out, maintaining, and checking in equipment.
• Ability to plan and enforce appropriate safety and health rules and regulations.
• Assists in supervision plan that ensures the safety and welfare of students at all times: locker rooms, trips, practices, etc.
• f. Maintain confidentiality about students and others.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner.
• Ability to be an effective communicator with all audiences players, parents, supervisors, peers and spectators.
• Ability to receive, understand and follow directions.
• Be able to model/demonstrate activities and equipment used to develop basic skills or physical condition.
• Ability to observe, diagnose, and prescribe appropriate remediation activities during practice and game conditions for players and team.
• Must know and be able to apply the developmental stages of each point of the game to the needs and ability levels of the team/players.
• Assimilate innovations and adapt to changes when applicable.
• Assist in the teaching of fundamental philosophy for activity or sport.
• Analyze and evaluate sports effectiveness.
• Assistant in providing training rules and expectations and seeing that rules are taught to each participant.
• Take responsibility for public relations with all audiences at all times.
• Support the philosophies of Derby Public Schools and the two Derby Middle Schools activities.
• When necessary, must supervise students on out-of-town activities, including staying overnight and driving a district vehicle.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged sitting or standing periods.
• Requires the ability to physically and manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
• Requires the ability to sit on a bus for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to carry and/or provide aid to an injured player.
• Requires the ability to coach in a variety of temperatures, humidity levels, and various weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to handle both emotional and physical stress.
• Must be able to work long and irregular hours.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Occupationally exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials based on task and procedures required.
• Must be able to list equipment necessary for their sport.
• Requires the ability to practice without fatiguing.
• Requires the ability to demonstrate agility drills, stretching exercises and sport specific activities.
• Cross Country - Must be able to jog or ride a bike at least five miles.

General Responsibilities

• Assists in development and maintaining an inventory list of equipment.
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to impro e coaching performance.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements of the various governmental agencies.
• Perform all duties required by state and federal statutes and by Board of Education policy and action.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
• Others duties as assigned by the Principal and Building Level Activities Director or other appropriate administrator, which are Consistent With The General Requirements And Qualifications Of The position.
• Maintain proper communication with high school head coaches to ensure a 7-12 philosophy is being implemented in the best way possible for the sport.

Derby Middle School's athletic supplementals are filled by Matt Trainer, Asst Principal/Activities.