Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Northwest Regional Education Service District; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nestucca Valley School District is seeking a Middle School Boys Basketball Coach to lead practices, develop game strategy, and mentor student athletes under district policy and OSAA guidelines. You will organize activities, supervise players and staff, maintain eligibility forms, and foster sportsmanship, academic focus, and a positive team culture during workouts, games, and travel.

The position requires the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and administration,

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and manage practice schedules and student data.
• Ability to supervise student athletes during practices, games, and travel.
• Currently certified in first-aid/CPR, or willingness to gain certification.
• Knowledge of the sport and the ability to teach it to middle school students.
• Ability to foster positive human relations with students, staff and parents.
• Pass OSAA certifications and uphold safety and conduct standards.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Board policies, district guidelines, OSAA rules, and league requirements.
• Attend all admin, athletic director, and league meetings.
• Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and related records.
• Organize and direct practice activities; develop game strategy.
• Supervise players during all activities; ensure safety and discipline.
• Model good sportsmanship and promote academic achievement.

Skills

Organize

Supervise students

First-aid/CPR certified

Knowledge of the sport

Positive relationships

OSAA certifications

Job description

HB3187 NOTICE: NVSD complies with HB 3187. Prior to completing an initial interview, NVSD does no request or require disclosure of the applicants age or date of birth or when the applicant attended or graduated from any educational institution, except when such information is required to: (A) affirm that the applicant meets bona fide occupational qualifications; or (B) comply with any provision of federal, state or local law, rule or regulation. To these ends we ask that applicants do not provide such information as part of their application or attached materials.

Position Title: Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director and Administration

Supervises: Student athletes and volunteers

Stipend: $2,360.00

General Description

The middle school boys basketball coach works from district, board and OSAA policies to implement the sports program. They work with other coaches and team staff and adhere to the athletic oversight guidelines and rules of conduct established by the state and school district. They are responsible for conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques. As well as foster in each athlete physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasure of sports, and the principles of fair play.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to the policies of the Board of Education, District building standard practices and guidelines, the OSAA and the League.
• Attends all meetings scheduled by administration, athletic director and league.
• Aids the athletic director in maintaining student eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
• Organize and direct practice activities and exercises. Develops game strategy.
• Assesses players skills, provides proper active supervision during all scheduled activities of players including, but not limited to, game, practice, locker room, and transportation areas.
• Provide firm, fair, and consistent discipline. Report serious infractions of rules or other player related issues to the athletic director as soon as possible.
• Model and promote good sportsmanship and appropriate competitive attitude of the team. Recognize good execution of the sport and work both individually and as a team to strengthen weaknesses in a positive, respectful and professional manner.
• Practice professional conduct during events and practices. Exemplify high standards of personal conduct and habits.
• Emphasize the importance of academic achievement of student athletes.
• Completes an injury report within 24 hours after an athlete has been injured during practice or competitions.
• Fosters good school-community relations by creating good communications and a positive relationship with students, parents, other members of the community, and the media.
• Publicizes the sport and encourages student participation by personal contact.
• Helps to ensure the proper use, care and management of facilities, as well as help oversee appropriate use and care of equipment.
• Follow safe procedures during practices and scheduled events to prevent and provide care for injuries. Have and apply personal knowledge of emergency first aid procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding knowledge of current rules and regulations regarding the sport as presented by the OSAA endorsed rule book.
• Keeps abreast of new coaching developments, innovative ideas and techniques by attendance at clinics, workshops, and reading relevant materials.
• Ensure security of activity areas and building keys.
• Position requires reliable and dependable attendance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to organize
• Ability to supervise students
• Currently certified in first-aid/CPR, or willingness to gain certification.
• Knowledge of the sport and has the ability to teach the sport to students.
• Ability to foster positive human relations
• Pass OSAA certifications.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated by Athletic Director with assistance from district administration.

Note:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time, as it deems advisable.

The Nestucca Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities or individuals with limited proficiency in English. Contact the District Office for assistance.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Manager at 503-392-3194 x408 for additional information or assistance. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limitations in their speech may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.