MS Assistant Basketball Coach

Caprock Academy; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Caprock Academy in Grand Junction, CO, is seeking an MS Assistant Basketball Coach for the high school program. This hourly, non-exempt role carries a stipend and requires 15-20 hours per week during the season, with responsibilities that blend athletics and academics.

The coach will support student athletes, supervise practices and camps, and assist with scheduling, fundraisers, and student college recruitment information, reporting to the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Previous varsity or collegiate coaching/playing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop student athletes.
• Certification through CHSAA preferred or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Support student athletes academically throughout the season.
• Supervise practices, drills, and camps for high school players.
• Coordinate with Head Coach and Athletic Director on needs and schedules.
• Assist with scheduling, fundraisers, and camps including off-season tasks.
• Communicate proactively with coaching staff, athletes, parents, and community.
• Assist with college recruitment information and scholarships.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Team Building

Mentoring

Education

CHSAA Certification

Job description

Description

Caprock Academy is seeking an MS Assistant BasketballCoach. Caprock Academy is a public, tuition-free school chartered by the Colorado Charter School Institute and utilizes the timeless principles of classically oriented education.

Caprock Academy follows the Core Knowledge© curriculum in grades K–8. This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education. The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing. The foundation of our academics are rooted in classical education philosophy and pedagogy, following the grammar, logic and rhetoric trivium. The school’s mission is to help all students achieve their highest academic and character potential using proven, accelerated academic programs while providing a safe environment. This mission is achieved through our vision of strengthening the community through the involvement of parents, educators, and community leaders working together to provide an environment that fosters academic excellence and develops strong character in our students. We shape global citizens who set life goals and practice lives of service and virtue through our implementation of our core values of character, accountability and academics.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, casual

HOURS WORKED: 15-20 per week during the sport season

PAY: Stipend from $600-$1,200

REPORTS TO: Head Coach and Athletic Director

Essential Duties

• Support the student athlete as a whole and assist with academic needs throughout the season.
• Supervision and coaching of student athletes at each level of the program for the duration of the high school season.
• Report to Head Coach and Athletic Director
• Communicate with the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and Athletic Operations Coordinator about student athlete needs, incidents, and all concerns related to the program.
• Follow guidelines for communication and behavior in the Family Handbook and the Athletics and Activities Handbook regarding:
• Eligibility at Caprock
• Prioritizing academics
• Partnering with families
• Communicating with tact
• Building strong young people through example
• Assist in developing a schedule, fundraisers, camps, awards banquets, etc. that includes off-season tasks
• Direct and supervise instructional and conditioning camps throughout the year.
• Communicate proactively with coaching staff, athletes, parents, and the community.
• Assist in supporting the student athlete with information concerning scholarships, financial aid, college recruitment, etc.
• Follow school, league, district, and CHSAA policies and regulations.
• Demonstrate and maintain professional and courteous relations with the community on behalf of Caprock Academy.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous varsity or collegiate coaching/playing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in program growth and student athlete success.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the skills involved with this sport.
• Strong communication and organizational skills including the ability to mediate arguments and give constructive criticism.
• Have, or have the ability to obtain, certification through CHSAA.
• Excellent goal setting and team building skills.

Required Documentation

• Application
• Current Resume

Working Conditions

• Heavy physical lifting (50lb – items of various shapes and sizes)
• Overhead lifting and squatting required daily
• Repetitive motion
• Standing, bending, and kneeling
• Eye/hand coordination
• Handling, talking, hearing, and near acuity required

EEO Statement

Caprock Academy is an EEO employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or other characteristics protected by law.