Basketball - Head Boys - 7th Grade

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; United States; On-site; USD 3,500 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools seeks a part-time athletic coach for Thornton Middle School to support coaching duties as a replacement. The position runs 2.5 hours per week with a .0625 FTE, located in Thornton, CO.

The successful candidate will supervise athletes, enforce CHSAA/board policies, maintain safety, and collaborate with staff. Required certifications include First Aid/CPR and CHSAA coach registration or active pursuit of credentials.

Qualifications

• Hold a current certificate in First Aid/CPR or a willingness to obtain.
• All coaches must hold a CDE licensed teacher or CHSAA Coaches registration on hire.
• All coaches must pass CHSAA annual Coaches Exam.
• All Coaches must hold a current concussion certification from NFHS or Children’s Hospital Colorado on hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during sport activities.
• Enforce district, school, league and CHSAA rules.
• Plan, organize and direct sports programs.
• Teach advanced techniques in the specific sport.

Skills

Supervise students

CHSSA rules knowledge

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Location: Thornton Middle School
• Closing Date: 09/22/2026

SALARY INFORMATION: See Athletic Coaches Salary Schedule (Appendix B - Certified Master Agreement)

STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 2.5

FTE: .0625

JOB CODE: 1845HB

POSITION TYPE: Replacement

LOCATION: Thornton, CO

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Head Coaches must hold a current certificate in AED/CPR upon hire.
• Assistant coaches must hold a current certificate in First Aid/CPR or a willingness to obtain.
• All coaches must be a CDE licensed teacher or hold a valid Coaches registration with CHSAA upon hire.
• All Coaches in Colorado must hold a current concussion certification from the NFHS or Children's Hospital Colorado upon hire.
• All Coaches must pass the CHSAA annual Coaches Exam.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Previous coaching experience and/or participation at the high school or college level is preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Ability to supervise students, enforce district, school, league and CHSAA rules and regulations.
• Possess knowledge and skills in the specific sport.
• Ability to plan, organize and successfully direct specific sport.
• Ability to perform, as well as teach, advanced techniques in specific sport.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent Policies and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND BACKGROUND:

Hold a current certificate in First Aid/CPR or a willingness to obtain. Previous coaching experience and/or participation at the high school or college level. Must be able to supervise students, enforce district, school CHSSA rules and regulations. Possess knowledge and skills in the specific sport. Ability to plan, organize, successfully direct specific sport. Able to perform, as well as teach, advanced techniques in specific sport.

SALARY INFORMATION:

The salary to be paid will be based on the sport and previous years of experience, per Certified Master Agreement language. Compensation for performing coaching responsibilities if offered and assigned by the district shall be as set forth in Athletic Coaches Salary Schedule.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

Colorado Paid Sick Leave, employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to non-benefited employees regardless of hours worked. To learn more see our Benefits Overview

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