Coaching Basketball - Head Junior High

Young World Physical Education; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ponca City, Oklahoma is seeking an experienced individual for the role of Assistant Coach. Responsibilities include assisting in practices, maintaining safety standards, and fostering a sportsmanship environment among participating students. The ideal candidate should possess a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate and relevant coaching experience, along with CPR and Athletic Care certifications. This role is essential in promoting athletic performance and self-esteem within the student body.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching at the scholastic level is preferred.
• Courses in coaching theory preferred.
• CDL safety education certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist at all practices and team meetings under the head coach's direction.
• Supervise the use of assigned equipment and enforce safety.
• Coach individual participants in necessary skills for excellence.

Skills

Coaching experience

CPR Certification

Athletic care & prevention certification

Education

Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Reports to: Athletic Director

Supervises: Participating Students

Qualifications: Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate; Experience in Coaching; Current CPR Certification; Current Athletic Care & Prevention Certification; Courses in Coaching Theory Preferred; CDL Safety Education Certification Preferred.

Job Goal: Promote excellent athletic performance in a safe and sportsmanlike manner. To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Employment Terms: 10 month

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Evaluation: Annually by Athletic Director

Physical Demands: Overview intended for compliance with ADA. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; run, walk, jump; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Occasional Requirements: Ability to administer CPR.

Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists at all practices and team meetings under the direction of the head coach.
• Assists the head coach in the supervision of the use of assigned equipment, facilities, locker rooms, etc. and ensures that it is properly locked when not in use. Returns all equipment at the end of the season in storage‑ready condition.
• Sets and requires high standards of good sportsmanship and safety from all players on and off the field.
• Complies with all federal, state and local laws, and board policies and procedures.
• Utilizes professional behavior in all school related interactions.
• Consults with the athletic director and school principal to set practice and competition schedules and participation rules. Systematically disseminates the information to players and parents.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Arrives first and leaves last to practices and games.
• Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.
• Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up.
• Promptly notifies the athletic director of any athlete injuries or other significant incidents.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms.
• Coordinates attendance and related travel for away games with the athletic director.
• Coordinates off season training and conditioning with the athletic director and other coaches.
• Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.
• Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.