Unified Basketball Assistant Coach (Special Olympics)

MAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colorado PERA

Sick leave

Job summary

Mapleton Public Schools in Colorado seeks a Unified Basketball / Special Olympics Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. This role supports practices, assists with game-day setup, and fosters teamwork, inclusion, and fair play under the Head Coach and the Special Olympics Designee.

The position requires knowledge of the sport, experience with middle/high school athletes, and commitment to safety with First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado teaching license preferred; however, other candidate credentials will also be considered.
• Must possess strong, comprehensive knowledge of the sport.
• Experience working with middle and/or high school athletes.
• Ability to work as an integral part of the coaching staff.
• Must be knowledgeable about proper fitness and conditioning techniques for athletes and have a current First Aid certificate or equivalent.
• Must complete state or local Special Olympics coaching certifications.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the responsibilities of their teaching assignment as a priority if currently employed as a district teacher.
• Adhere to the rules, regulations, stipulations, and policies of the Colorado High School Activities Association.
• Assist with training participants in sport-specific techniques, fundamentals, sportsmanship, and the role of athletics in developing discipline and team cooperation; reinforce team concepts; and attend clinics and conferences with staff to stay current on trends in the sport.
• Assist with the inventory, issuance, control, collection, cleaning, and storage of all uniforms, equipment, materials, and supplies related to the sport.
• Assist with implementing daily, weekly, and seasonal practice schedules as directed by the Head Coach and support the effective use of personnel.
• Assist with preparing and submitting end-of-season reports, inventory, and budget requests.
• Assist with filing an accident report for any student injured while under their supervision.AssIt
• Assist with organizing award presentations for the sport.
• Communicate special needs to the Head Coach and assist with communication to the Special Olympics coordinator regarding equipment, transportation, budget, fundraising ideas, game officials, and eligibility.
• Assist in ensuring athletes do not practice or compete without all required documentation, including a current permission slip, physical examination, insurance waiver, and emergency form.
• Maintain fairness and consistency in all decisions and judgments relating to sport participation.
• Support the Head Coach in encouraging students to improve academic success, maintain eligibility, improve attendance, and develop positive self-esteem throughout their high school years; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Sport knowledge

First Aid

Special Olympics certs

Team collaboration

Job description

Mapleton Public Schools in Colorado seeks a Unified Basketball / Special Olympics Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. This role supports practices, assists with game-day setup, and fosters teamwork, inclusion, and fair play under the Head Coach and the Special Olympics Designee.

The position requires knowledge of the sport, experience with middle/high school athletes, and commitment to safety with First Aid certification.