What are the responsibilities and job description for the 7th Grade Boys Assistant Basketball Coach position at Boone Community School District?
Reports to: Athletic Director/Head Coach
Commitment: Season occurs November - March with some off-season hours in the fall and summer.
General Duties & Responsibilities:
All coaches should be familiar with the rules of the Iowa High School Athletic Association and/or the Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union as well as the policies of the Boone Community School District.
Work with the varsity coach and head coach to implement vision for the boys basketball program including plays, culture, standards.
Provide individual and team instruction to improve players' skills, technique, and understanding of the game.
All coaching activities are to be organized and supervised by the coaches, to ensure student safety. Be aware of unsafe equipment and/or facilities and report such to the Activities Director immediately.
Coaches are to be at all practice sessions, games, and contests on time and are to be dressed appropriately.
Support game day operations, including setting up equipment, managing substitutions, and providing in-game coaching.
Adhere to school policies, rules, and regulations as well as league and state athletic association guidelines.
Serve as a role model for student-athletes in behavior, attitude, and sportsmanship.
Cooperation is an essential part of the Boone High School athletic program. Coaches should cooperate with coaches of other sports and support each other in an ethical manner.
All coaches are responsible to motivate individual athletes and to promote team morale and spirit. Highly motivated athletes and teams are the most successful. Coaches at BCSD are expected to use positive motivation techniques.
Coaches are held responsible for the conduct of their participants during practice, at games and on trips. Coaches are to demand their participants conduct themselves as ladies or gentlemen at all times.
Qualifications:
Must have current Coaching Endorsement or Authorization and completed CPR training and Concussion course (school provided).
Previous coaching experience or strong knowledge of basketball (experience working with athletes is a plus).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience, positivity, and the ability to work well with teenagers.
Understanding of and commitment to upholding safety standards in a sports environment.
Ability to pass a background check, in accordance with school policy.
Benefits:
Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of student-athletes.
Gain valuable coaching experience and develop leadership skills.
Be part of a collaborative and supportive coaching community.
Questions:
For questions or more information, contact Lindsey Hyman.
Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 432-0750
Join us in fostering a love for the game and helping student-athletes reach their full potential!