Assistant Boys Basketball Coach 7th/8th Grade (2 Positions)

Linn-Mar Community School District•Oak Ridge, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for grades 7 and 8 helps participating students develop basketball skills, discipline, sportsmanship, and self-esteem. The coach provides instruction and leadership, helps organize and implement the sport program, and supports safe and effective practices and competition. The position supervises students, assigned assistant coaches, and volunteers, and works with the Athletic Director and school administration on program activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Iowa Coaching Authorization, or an Iowa Department of Education coaching endorsement issued pursuant to Chapter 260 of the Code of Iowa.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions presented in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory related to evaluation, documentation, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Leadership and organizational abilities.
Ability to work cooperatively with staff and school administration and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and repeated hand motions; occasional sitting or running; and specified vision, hearing, and communication capabilities.
Ability to work indoors or outdoors depending on sporting events, in moderate-to-high noise, and with responsibility for others' safety and well-being; hours include daytime and evening work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in physical education, coaching, first aid, CPR, and sports medicine.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and instruction in skills needed to participate in basketball.
Organize and implement the sport program, including game preparation and practice schedules.
Monitor the safety of facilities and areas while students are present.
Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior and establish consequences for violations.
Maintain competency in sport rules and interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and related information.
Establish consistent performance criteria for participation in interscholastic competition.
Select and supervise assigned coaching staff in cooperation with administration.
Maintain an effective injury-prevention program and follow up on injuries.
Work with the Athletic Director to schedule interscholastic contests.
Analyze game statistics and opponents' tactical data and prepare game plans.
Research and implement innovations and best practices in sport strategy and equipment.
Recommend purchases of equipment, supplies, and uniforms; maintain and account for equipment.
Maintain attendance forms, insurance records, participant handbooks, and similar paperwork.
Communicate program information to parents and the public through the school and media.
Maintain and report season statistics, records, and results as directed.
Recruit student athletes and coordinate or supervise athlete recognition and motivational programs.
Assist eligible student athletes in obtaining athletic scholarships, if relevant.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform other assigned duties.
Supervise students, assigned assistants, and volunteers in the sport program.