Lead Middle School Girls' Basketball Coach

Escalante Middle School; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Escalante Middle School in Durango, Colorado seeks a Head Girls' Basketball Coach to lead middle school athletes (grades 7 and 8) in fundamentals, strategies, and conditioning. The season runs from late fall to late January within the San Juan Basin MS League.

Ideal candidates organize and motivate players, staff, and families, maintain ethical standards, and connect with students of varying abilities to build teamwork and character.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and lead athletes and coaching staff.
• Extensive knowledge of effective basketball coaching practices/techniques.
• Ability to build rapport with middle school students.
• Ability to build individual and team character and confidence.
• Ability to relate to students of varying athletic abilities.
• Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coaches, staff, parents and administration.

Responsibilities

• Instruct middle school students (grades 7 and 8) in fundamental basketball skills, strategies, and conditioning.
• Lead practices and games within the San Juan Basin Middle School League.
• Collaborate with school staff and parents to support student-athletes.

Skills

Organize and lead athletes

Coaching knowledge

Build rapport with students

Character development

Communication with staff/parents

Ethical conduct

Team/athlete motivation

Job description

Escalante Middle School in Durango, Colorado seeks a Head Girls' Basketball Coach to lead middle school athletes (grades 7 and 8) in fundamentals, strategies, and conditioning. The season runs from late fall to late January within the San Juan Basin MS League.

Ideal candidates organize and motivate players, staff, and families, maintain ethical standards, and connect with students of varying abilities to build teamwork and character.