Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Sylvania; Colorado; On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Cañon City Schools is seeking a season-long coach for the October–December period at Cañon City Middle School. The stipend is determined by the Supplemental Salary Schedule, depending on position and years of experience, with starting ranges between $1,896 and $3,037.

All coaching assignments are one-year contracts. Inquiries may be directed to the District HR office and Athletic Director for Cañon City Middle School.

Qualifications

• A valid Colorado Department of Education teaching or administrator certificate.
• Employed as teacher, counselor, or administrator for at least 50% of the school day in a private school.
• Registered volunteer with Cañon City Schools.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport with students, staff, families, and community partners.
• Collaborate with athletic director, administrators, and staff to run programs.
• Model professional conduct, discipline, and sportsmanship at all times.
• Ensure program adherence to school policies, rules, and safety standards.
• Pursue ongoing improvement through meetings, clinics, and professional development.

Education

Colorado Department of Education certificate

50% private school employment

Registered volunteer with Cañon City Schools

Job description

Season: October - December

Location: Cañon City Middle School

Salary: Stipend is based on the Supplemental Salary Schedule, position, and years of experience. Starting supplemental could range from $1,896-$3,037

Other Information: All coaching assignments are one-year contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• A certified teacher or administrator holding a current certificate issued by the Colorado Department of Education; or
• Employed as a teacher, counselor, and/or administrator at least 50% of the school day in a private school; or
• A registered volunteer with Cañon City Schools

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

COACHES’ PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPECTATIONS:

1. Rapport
   A coach must be able to develop good rapport with numerous individuals and community groups; team personnel, the student body, the professional staff (faculty, administration, maintenance, etc.), the community as a whole, spectators, officials, fellow coaches in the conference, media representatives, and the parents of their players. Good rapport and demonstrated competency are invaluable for the coach.
2. Cooperation
   The district and school expect the highest level of cooperation by all coaches and athletic staff members in executing their duties. Coaches must work cooperatively with their school athletic director, administration, other staff, team, and parents.
3. Leadership and Public Relations
   Diligence, enthusiasm, integrity, honesty, and a love for the game are all part of the professional pride that any coach should exhibit. Personal appearance, dress (including proper coaching attire and shoes), physical condition, etc. should be exemplary. Public demeanor and decorum should always reflect positively on the coach, team, athletic department, school, and community.
4. Discipline
   Every athletic team requires high discipline among coaches, players, and support staff. In this regard, implementing discipline and the attitude with which it is implemented is the coach’s responsibility. Individually, the coach becomes a model of all that the program represents—observing school codes, rules of the game, ideals of good sportsmanship, and the behavior of participants throughout the season, especially where the student body is concerned. Desire to do well, to win gracefully, and to lose with poise and a positive attitude should be emphasized. Staff, players, and spectators should be motivated to achieve established goals as a team and individual players.
5. Improvement
   All coaches must constantly take advantage of opportunities presented for self-improvement.Regularly attending district meetings, rules clinics, special workshops, and training opportunities in specific fields is imperative. Membership should be maintained in professional organizations, coaches’ associations, and similar groups whose programs are geared toward greater achievement and improved performance. Keeping abreast of current literature in professional journals, newspapers, and magazines and utilizing enrichment material available in other media forms is also expected.

COACHING TECHNIQUES:

1. Use sound and acceptable teaching practices.
2. Run well-organized practice sessions.
3. Complete pre-season planning well in advance of the starting date.
4. Adhere to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention. When injuries occur, follow a prescribed routine and maintain good communication with the patient, trainer, and parents.
5. Construct a well‑organized game plan.
6. Develop a sound system for equipment accountability.
7. Keep assistant coaches, volunteers, student managers, and statisticians well‑informed of what is expected.
8. Cooperate fully with building staff, other programs, media, support staff, administration, etc.
9. Cooperate fully with maintenance staff, transportation, and others involved in support of the program.

COACHES’ RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To the players on the team
   The coach must promote and teach only ethical, aggressive, and fair play while always stressing good sportsmanship.
   The coach shall have a responsibility to teach skills and techniques pertinent to the sport and to model and monitor behavior and academics continually.
   It shall be the responsibility of the coach to aid in the development of the overall person.
   The coach should be fair, unprejudiced with players, and sensitive to individual differences, needs, interests, temperaments, attitudes, and tolerances.
2. To the school and district
   A coach has a high visibility in the community and may greatly impact the athlete, the home, the workplace, and community organizations. A coach’s actions should constantly create confidence in the coach, the school, and the district.
   A coach always owes their school maximal effort and loyalty. They must constantly strive for excellence throughout the program, department, and school.
   A coach should treat the faculty, staff, and student body with dignity and respect.
   A coach should give support to all endorsed activities of the school.
   A coach should, at every opportunity, urge the student body to be polite, courteous, and fair to all people involved in a contest.
   The coach should maintain a high level of discipline and expectations and be firm, fair, and consistent in enforcing those expectations.
3. To the profession
   A coach at Cañon City Schools should continue professional growth in both the academic teaching area and the athletic coaching area. The coach should participate in professional growth opportunities whenever possible.
4. To fellow coaches
   Although the head coach must assume leadership responsibilities, independent thought by all assistant coaches should be encouraged, and the lines of communication should be such that ideas may be exchanged in the proper manner.
   Disagreements with fellow coaches should be discussed privately and promptly.
   The head coach should expect all staff to contribute a full measure of time, effort, thought, and energy to the program. Expectations should be communicated clearly in advance of the season. Assistant coaches should be valued and praised appropriately for their contributions to the success of the program.
   Assistant coaches should have a strong sense of allegiance to the program. They must be willing and able to do things that they may not wish to do or even like to do. They must fulfill their responsibility to the head coach, the athletes, and the sport itself. They must be willing to put in a full measure of time, effort, thought, and energy to the program and the head coach.
5. To other coaches in the athletic program
   A coach must bear in mind that their sport is part of the total athletic educational program of Cañon City School. Therefore, it is important to support, promote, and cooperate with all the other coaches and activity sponsors for the well‑being of the total program.
   Coaches should communicate regularly about athletes and off‑season schedules to allow athletes to participate in a wide variety of activities.
   A coach should support and cooperate with other coaches whenever possible. All remarks should reflect confidence in one’s fellow coaches. A strong, harmonious interpersonal relationship must exist among coaches and other faculty members.
6. To faculty members
   A coach is expected to cooperate with every faculty member. If the coach cooperates with the teachers of academic subjects by allowing an athlete to make up a test or homework during practice time, respect for the athletic program, coaching staff, and the values of athletics will be significantly enhanced.
7. To the physical plant
   Each coach is responsible for:
   Keeping the practice area and locker rooms in order
   Storing equipment and using equipment properly
   Keeping locker rooms and storage areas locked
   Filing proper maintenance requests on large items in need
   Pride in the equipment and facilities is of primary importance to all athletes, coaches, and the community.

Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700, or Brandy Price, Athletic Director for Cañon City Middle School, 719-276-5745.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: [phone], Email: [e-mail].