Cortez - Boys Assistant Basketball Coach - MCMS 26-27

Young World Physical Education; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 in Cortez, Colorado, is seeking a part-time Boys Assistant Basketball Coach for Montezuma-Cortez Middle School. The position supports the basketball program, assists with practices, games, and related duties, and reports to the Principal/Athletic Director.

Candidates should bring some coaching experience and a solid understanding of the sport, follow district policies, supervise student-athletes, and help maintain equipment, safety, and discipline across

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience in basketball is desirable.
• Knowledge of the basketball sport and policies.
• Must complete a Federal Background Check.
• Adheres to district athletic policies and procedures.
• Understands proper administrative channels for student requests.
• Maintains discipline and morale in the school sports program.
• Observes all district policies and procedures.
• Serves as a role model for student athletes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and transportation for tournaments and events.
• Prepare for practices and coordinate with staff and facilities.
• Provide documentation for eligibility and medical examinations.
• Provide safeguards for equipment and facilities.
• Serve as mentor to athletes and promote core values.
• Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Attend staff meetings and scouting assignments.
• Maintain records and letters for lettering.

Skills

Coaching experience

Basketball knowledge

Policy knowledge

Administrative awareness

Discipline & morale

Background check compliance

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Cortez - Boys Assistant Basketball Coach - MCMS 26-27

Teach in Southwest Colorado Montezuma-Cortez SD RE-1 - Cortez Middle School - Cortez, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5363716

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re‑Posted: Jul 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $1,750 to $2,150 Per Year

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Description

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE‑1 is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students:

• Achieve personal goals and academic growth.
• Are invested in success for their future.
• Attain high levels of literacy and 21 st century skills.
• Are engaged in active citizenship.
• Learn in a safe and healthy school environment.

Position: Assistant Basketball Coach - MCMS

Position Summary: We expect our coaches to model and demand the following traits for their team: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.

Job Goal: To carry out the aims and objectives of the sports program, instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success, and to demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self‑discipline, self‑confidence, and pride of accomplishment. To upgrade knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, and consultation.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport is desirable.
• Knowledge and background in the assigned sport.
• Thorough knowledge of all athletic policies approved by the Montezuma Cortez Re‑1 Schools’ Board and responsible for their implementation.
• Knowledge of existing system, state, and league regulations; consistently implements them.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all student and parent requests through proper channels.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
• Observes all district policies and procedures.
• Serves as a role model for student athletes through instructions and actions.
• Must complete a Federal Background Check.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Administrative Duties

• Assists in scheduling, providing transportation to tournaments and special sport events.
• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provides documentation to the athletic director to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

Student Responsibilities

• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Gives constant attention to a student athlete’s grades and conduct.
• By presence at all practices, games, and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
• Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries using proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours.
• Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
• Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.

Equipment and Facilities

• Accountable for all equipment. Collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arranges for issuing and storing of equipment and submits an annual inventory and current records concerning same.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches’ offices and authorizes who may enter.
• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

Program Responsibilities

• Makes press releases and school announcements.
• Instructs team members to change the rules and teaches team to follow those rules.
• Maintains a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering.
• Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments.
• Arrives early enough before practice, contests, and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
• Always demonstrates professionalism. In the instance of diverse opinions, feedback is shared outside of watching students and parents. Never criticizes, admonishes, or argues with any staff member in front of players or parents.
• Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using available resources.
• Attends most of the competitions and/or games of other teams in the program when possible.
• Performs other duties consistent with the nature of the position.

Essential Physical Demands

• Constant lifting 5 to 20 pounds
• Frequent lifting 20 to over 50 pounds
• Constant standing, walking
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, climbing, kneeling
• Occasional crawling, sitting, stooping

Supervisory Duties

Athletes and teams assigned to him/her and assumes supervising control over all athletes in the program when such control is needed.

Reports to

The Principal/Athletic Director

Candidate Profile

Education and Certification

• High School diploma

Experience and Skills

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Flexible and maintain a positive attitude.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.

Culture and Fit

• Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma Cortez RE‑1.
• Desire to work as a member of a dynamic team.
• Openness to feedback and willingness to share ideas.
• Maintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality.

NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission.

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission.

For inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies, please contact: Rhonda Tracy, Director of Human Resources, 400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321, 970‑565‑7522 ext. 1135 ([e-mail]); Lisa Megel, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services, 400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321, 970‑565‑7522 ext. 1118 ([e-mail]).

M‑CSD RE‑1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at: www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies