Dynamic Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball

Mount Ogden Jr High; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 1,200 - 2,400; Part time

Job summary

Mount Ogden Jr High in Ogden, Utah is seeking an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach to support the Head Coach. The role involves coordinating practices, maintaining athlete safety, and promoting sportsmanship within the program.

The position requires a high school diploma and coaching experience at a middle/high school level. NFHS certification is preferred, and duties include recruiting and keeping the athletics website updated.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Coaching experience at middle or high school level.
• NFHS coaching certificate is preferred.
• Good basic knowledge of the sport is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training, instruction, conditioning, and selection of athletes at all levels within the program.
• Follow and meet all expectations set forth by Ogden School District regarding the position of an assistant coach.
• Communicates with head coach regarding team questions and concerns.
• Develops and organizes effective practices for athletes that teach skills needed to compete in our conference.
• Supervises athletes and teams assigned to him/her and assumes supervising control over all athletes in the program when such control is needed.
• Demonstrates and generates among your staff and players an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play.
• Adheres to the start and end dates of the season and rules pertaining to out of season coaching as determined by the UHSAA.
• Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, contests, and transportation to and from games.
• Promotes a proper relationship with athletes and parents.
• Secures all doors, windows, locks, and checks lights before leaving any area used.
• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach.
• Helps in planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
• Avoids criticizing, admonishing, or arguing with the head coach or any staff member within ears and eyes of players and parents.
• Assist head coach with the distribution and collection of equipment on a timely basis, informing athletes of their responsibility for the use and return of athletic equipment/uniforms.
• Assists in arranging for a postseason gathering and inform the Athletics Department of certificates needed.
• Completes a post season report with necessary information as stated by Athletics Director and head coach.
• Actively recruits at the Junior High School and High School level, the students within their boundaries.
• Maintains a positive image on the school’s athletic websites and social media.
• Keeps the school’s athletics website current with rosters, schedules, and score updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma

Coaching at school level

NFHS coaching certificate (preferred)

Job description

Mount Ogden Jr High in Ogden, Utah is seeking an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach to support the Head Coach. The role involves coordinating practices, maintaining athlete safety, and promoting sportsmanship within the program.

The position requires a high school diploma and coaching experience at a middle/high school level. NFHS certification is preferred, and duties include recruiting and keeping the athletics website updated.