Athletic Supplemental, 8th Grade Girls Basketball

Licking Heights School District•Pataskala, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This supplemental position is available for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will be passionate and well-organized, with a mindset to reshape the program's culture into one of discipline and accountability. A strong emphasis is placed on the connection between teachers/staff and coaching. Supplemental contracts are offered to qualified certificated staff with appropriate training, knowledge, and experience. Unfilled positions may be offered to other suitable applicants meeting department of education permit requirements. At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens. We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.

Requirements

Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours when needed.
Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
Meets all Ohio Administrative Code 3301-27-01 qualifications to direct, supervise, or coach a pupil-activity program.
Monitors training/certification expiration dates and meets all renewal deadlines.
Sport-specific coaching skills verified by training and work experience.
Active listening, creative problem-solving, and good time management skills.
Passion for education and student well-being.
Effective mentoring and guidance for students.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Continuous learning and professional development.
Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making.
Openness to two-way communication and community engagement.

Nice To Haves

A Pupil Activity Permit and/or Ohio School Van Driver Certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

Coaches assigned athletic activities, providing opportunities for students to enhance skills, build positive peer relationships, and develop leadership qualities.
Actively supervises and evaluates assigned personnel and cultivates leadership skills.
Assists with physical education waiver verification when authorized.
Schedules in-season practice/contests with permission from the Athletic Department.
Communicates actively/timely scores and post-game reports to appropriate media as directed.
Conducts professionally administered tryouts to select program participants.
Confirms student medical emergency authorization forms are up to date and readily available.
Coordinates off-season activities (e.g., practice schedules, training clinics, etc.) with permission from the Athletic Department.
Develops program information sheets for parent/guardian-student meetings.
Encourages student participation and monitors the accuracy of internal-external communications.
Ensures program activities are self-sustaining except when authorized by the administration.
Evaluates individual/team performance, prepares statistics, and develops/refines game strategies.
Executes a well-designed program plan, ensuring participants receive appropriate instruction, support, and opportunities to participate, and provides proactive supervision for all program activities.
Identifies strength and conditioning activities best suited for each sport.
Maintains effective document and records management systems, prepares timely files, monitors reporting deadlines, and complies with district records retention and disposal policies.
Maintains orderly work/storage areas.
Manages program compliance with all OHSAA standards and ensures athletic fields comply with conference/league and state athletic association regulations.
Prepares end-of-season performance evaluations for all assigned staff.
Prepares/restores shared program sites.
Provides opportunities for program participants to critique activities and suggest enhancements.
Teaches safety precautions and proper training techniques.
Verifies equipment is appropriate for the physical development and skill of each participant.
Delegates appropriate assignments to members of assigned staff.
Performs any additional duties, within reason of the position, as assigned by the Athletic Department.
Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers and functions as part of a cohesive team.
Helps ensure the accuracy and privacy of confidential information.
Maintains a professional appearance and wears work attire appropriate for the position.
Sustains an acceptable attendance record and consistently complies with established work schedules.
Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.
Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to the appropriate administrator.
Supports equality, diversity, and inclusion, and uses tact and diplomacy to resolve differences fairly.
Keeps current with standards and practices associated with work duties.
Updates skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
Helps implement and monitor health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
Protects district property and takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
Takes action to address harassment or aggressive behavior and complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect.
Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Implements district strategies to advance organizational goals.