Middle School Girls' Basketball Assistant Coach

Job Title: Assistant Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director

Supervisory: Yes No

Exempt Nonexempt

Pay Type:

If yes: Employees Contact Wkrs

If exempt: Professional Admin

Executive Other

Salaried Hourly Stipend

Compensation:

Pay range: $600-$1,500 (depending on length of season and level of competition)

Benefits: For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, Thomas MacLaren School pays for 100% of the employee's base insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages. No benefits are provided to employees contracted for less than 30 hours per week.

General Purpose: The Assistant Coach coordinates and implements the School's athletic program under the direction

of the Head Coach in conformance with School policies, Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) rules (if a high school sport), conference or league policies, and the mission of the School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Mission

Learn the mission of the school and how it applies to Athletics

Positively represent the school at practice and at home and away sporting and non-sporting events

Positively represent the school and its mission to the students, parents, colleagues, and general public

Champion the student-athlete and show active understanding and support of them

Compliance

Assure that players adhere to CHSAA rules (if a high school sport) and league rules (Black Forest League for high school, Central Colorado Athletic League for middle school); assist in assuring that the athletic program meets League and CSHAA regulations

Attend training provided by the School, including a Coaching Orientation that happens once a year

Help maintain an accurate inventory of equipment and materials, and check such an inventory at the conclusion of each season

Maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Complete any annual trainings (Concussion, Mandatory Reporter, Student Mental Health, etc.) required by CHSAA, the league (BFL, CCAL), or the School

Assist the Head Coach in managing and tracking the issuing of School competition uniforms to athletes

Follow the safety protocols of the school for any practices, games, or use of the Facilities

Communication & Events

Be able to work cooperatively with School staff and Administration

Attend required trainings or meetings that the Athletic Director arranges

Attend a mandatory parent meeting each season

Work with Head Coach on any communications with school staff, parents, and families

Communicate with the Head Coach and the Athletic Director and parents about discipline concerns regarding an athlete or changes/concerns in their behavior

Communicate with the applicable parents, the Athletic Director, and the Health office when athletes sustain an injury at practice or during competition

Attend the Athletic Honors event for your sport; compose and present a speech to honor the team; present awards to athletes

Discuss athletic expense requests with the Head Coach and Athletic Director

Provide a channel through which students and the community may express their concerns

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be a reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation and employment decisions.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (preferred) with administrative and/or coaching experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational ability and detailed oriented. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal communication, and organizational skills; solid working knowledge of CHSAA and conference league rules and procedures.

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Experience: Experience in sports management or coaching skills

Physical Requirements of this position include:

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

SELDOM

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

SELDOM

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

EXTREME COLD OR HEAT

X

VISUAL ACUITY: Near/Far

x

HEIGHTS

X

HEARING

x

NOISE

X

SPEECH

x

DRIVING

X

EYE/HAND COORDIN.

x

WALKING/Uneven Surfaces

X

TRAVEL:

WORKING ALONE

X

Local

x

WORK WITH OTHERS

X

National

x

MOVING HEAVY ITEMS:

SELDOM

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

OPERATING MACHINERY:

LIFTING/LOWERING

Over 30 lbs

Over 20 lbs.

0-20 lbs.

COMPUTER

x

LIFTING OVER SHOULDER

Over 30 lbs

Over 20 lbs.

0-20 lbs.

COPIER

x

REACHING OVER SHLDER

Over 30 lbs

Over 20 lbs.

0-20 lbs.

MOUSE

x

CARRYING

Over 30 lbs

Over 20 lbs.

0-20 lbs.

TELEPHONE

x

PUSHING/PULLING

Over 30 lbs

Over 20 lbs.

0-20 lbs.

OTHER (please list)

PULLING

Over 30 lbs

Over 20 lbs.

0-20 lbs.