Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (SMS)

Job Summary: 

The Assistant Coach will assist with the athletic program.  The assistant coach will assist with the organization and supervision of the program including budgeting, ordering, inventory, player supervision, awards, team rosters, and equipment management.

Position requires the coach to perform duties assigned by the Head Coach and/or the Athletic Director which involve managing the sport program duties  to include providing instruction and experiences for students to help prepare them mentally and physically for athletic competition, as well as to enhance their personal, physical and social growth and development in a multi-ethnic environment.

Essential Job Functions: 

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Organize and supervise the program including budgeting, ordering, inventory, player supervision, awards, team rosters, and equipment management.
• Participate in athletic registrations
• Issue and care of sports equipment during and after season
• Compile eligibility lists and other reports
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills and Requirements: 

• Working knowledge of specific sport fitness, safety methods, and techniques
• Ability to commit to an athletic program that fosters the self-worth and self-esteem of all participants
• Ability to teach sports theory and technique
• Ability to model good sportsmanship at all times
• Ability to promote teamwork, fair play, and success
• Ability to willingly support and foster the mission of the Sultan School District
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administration
• Ability to communicate, implement, and uphold district athletic standards

Special Requirements:

• Successful coaching experience in appropriate sport
• Continuing Education Standards – 30 hours prior to the 3^rd season of coaching for new coaches and 15 hours every three years thereafter
• Must have excellent moral character
• Must have excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Valid/current CPR/1^st Aid card maintained for the duration of this job
• Type II Driver’s License or willingness and ability to obtain
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• Sexual Harassment Training (obtain prior to season starting – district provided)
• Safe Schools trainings (obtain prior to season starting – district provided)

Work Environment: 

Work is typically performed in a gymnasium; requires substantial extra-hours work, travel between sites, stamina and endurance, and physical exertion  associated with demonstrating techniques; must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather; may be required to balance, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and stand for prolonged periods; may be exposed to high noise levels and childhood diseases; and may experience a multitude of demands and changing priorities with frequent interruptions.

Evaluation:

The Assistant Coach shall be evaluated within 20 days of the close of the sports season by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria.  The process shall include an evaluation of the employee’s performance of the above essential job functions. 

CONDITIONS:   EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.  The preceding lists of positions functions, qualifications and requirements are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.