Assistant Varsity Coach – High School Boys Basketball

Job Title: Assistant Varsity Coach - High School Boys Basketball
Reports To: Principal/Athletic Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assistant coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in athletics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks:

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Exhibits loyalty to the Head Coach and Santiam Canyon School District sports programs.
• Supports and models the overall vision and program philosophy as determined by the Head Coach
• Assists instruction and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in athletics.
• Assists in planning and setting up activities, practices and games.
• Observe players during competition and practice, determining the needs for individual or team development
• Coach, evaluate, and instruct players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport
• Respects time allotted to practices as determined by the Head Coach.
• Travels with student – athletes on the bus both to and from games.
• Adheres to all financial policies of the District about the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Supervises students in all areas, home and away, and ensures appropriate behavior.
• Checks and secures all office, storage room, outside doors, locker rooms and all lights after last player leaves after games and practices.
• Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.
• Ensures that medical and safety requirements are followed.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential student records and inquiries.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with student, parents, community, staff and the media
• Completes and maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Assistant Coaches are personally responsible for any fines levied against Santiam Canyon School District because of his/her actions.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks:

• Attends in-service trainings and staff meetings, as needed.
• Sanitizes and cleans equipment.
• Inspects facilities and athletic fields for health and safety concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED required; prior experience working in schools or coaching student-athletes preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, maintain confidentiality, communicate professionally, resolve conflict, and motivate student-athletes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members and interpret policies, procedures, and safety documents.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, internet, word processing, and accurate typing skills.
• Knowledge of adolescent growth and development, effective behavior management, and the ability to participate in physically demanding athletic activities while exercising sound judgment.
• Obtain and maintain all district-required certifications and training, including CPR/First Aid and a valid Oregon driver's license, as required.
• Obtain and maintain all OSAA certifications and trainings.
• Has, or ability to obtain, ODE Type 20 certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; run; jump; stretch; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds or more. The employee regularly climbs stairs or ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision. The employee must have the ability to demonstrate proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment combines a standard office with the standard school gymnasium/outdoor athletic event setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid outdoor weather conditions and hot and/or humid gymnasium environment. Employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

OTHER

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.