Coach.

State of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Job summary

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is accepting applications for a pool of qualified individuals for seasonal coaching opportunities across middle and high school levels. Assignments may include Head Coach and Assistant Coach roles in various athletic and student activity programs.

Coaches will foster teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and academic success while supporting Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, DeafBlind, and diverse learners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience coaching, teaching, officiating, or supporting athletic or academic enrichment programs.
• Ability to supervise and mentor students.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Evening practices and travel may be required.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct practices and competitions.
• Teach sport-specific or activity-specific skills and strategies.
• Promote teamwork, leadership, discipline, inclusion, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise students during practices, competitions, travel, and other school-sponsored activities.
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Monitor student participation, attendance, conduct, and eligibility.
• Maintain equipment, uniforms, facilities, and program records.
• Support student safety and respond to emergencies and injuries.
• Ensure compliance with CSDB policies and governing rules (CHSAA, NFHS, Special Olympics).
• Attend required meetings, trainings, clinics, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Athletic Director or administration.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Evening work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

https://csdb.colorado.gov/

Department Information

https://csdb.colorado.gov/

Commitment: CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency.

Aspiration: CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world.

Description Of Job

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is accepting applications for a pool of qualified individuals interested in seasonal coaching opportunities throughout the school year.

Coaching assignments may become available at the middle school and high school levels in a variety of athletic and student activity programs. Assignments may include both Head Coach and Assistant Coach opportunities.

Current Programs May Include

• Volleyball (Middle School and High School, Head School Vollyeball Assistant Coach)
• Goalball
• Flag Football
• Special Olympics Sports
• Academic Bowl
• Additional programs as assigned

Applicants may indicate the sport(s) and coaching assignment(s) for which they wish to be considered.

Coaches play an important role in fostering student growth by promoting teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, academic success, inclusion, and personal responsibility. CSDB coaches provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment while serving Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, DeafBlind, and other diverse learners. This language aligns well with the common themes across the position descriptions.

Typical Duties

• Plan, organize, and conduct practices and competitions.
• Teach sport-specific or activity-specific skills, techniques, and strategies.
• Promote teamwork, leadership, discipline, inclusion, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise students during practices, competitions, travel, and other school-sponsored activities.
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Monitor student participation, attendance, conduct, and eligibility.
• Maintain equipment, uniforms, facilities, and program records.
• Support student safety and respond appropriately to emergencies and injuries.
• Ensure compliance with CSDB policies and all applicable governing rules, including CHSAA, NFHS, Special Olympics, or other program requirements.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, clinics, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or school administration.

This language captures the common duties found throughout the coaching descriptions.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience participating in, coaching, teaching, officiating, or supporting athletic or academic enrichment programs.
• Ability to effectively supervise and mentor school-aged students.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work evenings and travel as required.
• Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience.
• Experience working with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, DeafBlind, or students with disabilities.
• American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency.
• Knowledge of CHSAA, NFHS, Special Olympics, or other applicable governing organizations.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Conditions of Employment

• Seasonal, part-time employment.
• Work schedules vary by assigned program and season.
• Evening practices and competitions are required.
• Some assignments require travel.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
• First Aid and CPR certification required before or shortly after hire depending on assignment.
• Additional certifications or coaching registrations may be required based on the assigned program (e.g., CHSAA, NFHS, Special Olympics).

Supplemental Information

Applicants will be considered for one or more coaching assignments based on experience, qualifications, program needs, and availability. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection for a specific coaching assignment.

Assignments may be made throughout the school year as vacancies occur.