Assistant Coach - Boys Basketball (One Or More) @ Rogers High School, Cl Temp.

Spokane Public Schools • Rogers High School - Spokane, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Spokane Public Schools is hiring one or more temporary extracurricular assistant coaches for the boys basketball program at Rogers High School. The openings are for a Varsity Assistant Coach and a C-team Coach. The coach will develop student skills and attitudes and carry out the duties and responsibilities in the school activities handbook. The role requires working with a diverse community of learners, collaborating with colleagues, responding positively to feedback, and supporting a learning community where all students belong and thrive.

The anticipated start date is ASAP. Workdays and hours may change depending on program and district needs. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees. Benefits eligibility depends on hours and position status; the posting describes medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees working at least 630 hours per academic year, and also outlines broader SEBB benefits for benefit-eligible employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree or college training is preferred.
• Demonstrated positive attitude toward students and ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program.
• Understanding of the activity, including safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development, evidenced by coursework and successful coaching of the activity.
• Ability to instruct students in the techniques and requirements of the activity.
• Ability to plan practices and events and organize the materials and people needed to carry out the sport or activity.
• Ability to consistently meet scheduled responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities.
• Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively under supervision.
• Ability to work positively, professionally, and equitably with student coaches, colleagues, and other staff.
• Physical stamina to conduct the sport or activity and withstand varying weather conditions.
• Ability to implement the policies and rules outlined in the school activities handbook.
• Fingerprint background check required for prospective employees.

Nice To Haves

• Current first-aid certification is highly recommended.
• College degree or college training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school policies and rules are followed as outlined by the building principal or activities coordinator and the activities handbook.
• Supervise and conduct the team until students are dismissed from the building or returned to class.
• Conduct oneself and the program professionally and develop students’ skills and attitudes.
• Inform the principal of program changes.
• Administer insurance requirements, parent or guardian approval cards, team rosters, accident reports, uniform accountability, team transportation, and security of athletes’ personal property.
• Emphasize safety precautions and maintain awareness of appropriate training and injury procedures.
• Distribute activity information and schedules to building principals, the secretary, parents, and participants.
• Attend meetings called by the activities coordinator, including required pre- and post-season meetings.
• Care for and maintain equipment for the activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through SEBB for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Vacation, sick, and personal days and paid holidays may be available, in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Benefit-eligible employees may choose among medical plans offered by providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan.
• Vision and dental plan options, plus standard life and AD&D insurance at no cost to the employee, are described for benefit-eligible positions.
• Optional employee-paid benefits include DCAP, supplemental life and AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and a medical FSA.
• Free confidential counseling, consultation, and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program for benefit-eligible employees and their dependent family members.
• Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems public pension plan, with lifetime pension or hybrid pension and investment plan options.
• Voluntary retirement savings options, including the DRS Deferred Compensation Program and a district 403(b) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED