Assistant Coach Middle School Girls Basketball

Granger School District 204•Granger, WA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach Middle School Girls Basketball will assist the Head Coach and Athletics Director in providing a positive, safe, and competitive athletic program. This role promotes student growth, teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, academic success, and athletic skill development. The position involves planning, organizing, and supervising aspects of the program, instructing students in the fundamentals of the sport, and encouraging positive behavior and academic achievement.

Requirements

Must successfully pass and maintain a clean criminal record.
Compliance with district policies and drug-free workplace requirements.
Knowledge of WIAA rules, district procedures, and interscholastic athletic programs.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and administration.
Ability to promote positive sportsmanship, teamwork, and student leadership.
Classified employees serving in coaching assignments must accurately record all hours worked on district-approved time sheets.
Classified employees working extracurricular assignments shall be compensated at an hourly rate no less than the applicable Washington State minimum wage.
Hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek, including combined district employment and extracurricular assignments, shall be compensated at the applicable overtime rate in accordance with federal and state law, including 29 CFR 778.419.
Employees may not exceed approved hours without prior authorization from the business office.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
Previous coaching experience and/or experience working with secondary-aged students preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and supervising all aspects of the program.
Provide instruction in fundamentals of the sport, skills development, conditioning, and game strategies.
Assist with organizing and conducting team practices, tryouts, and competitions.
Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, self-discipline, and respect among student athletes.
Encourage student participation and academic success.
Communicate expectations, schedules, team rules, and program information to students and families.
Assist with supervision of student athletes during practices, games, travel, tournaments, and team activities.
Assists with maintaining accurate attendance records for practices, games, and all sport-related activities.
Maintain compliance with WIAA regulations, league requirements, district policies, and athletic department expectations.
Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities including CPR/First Aid and WIAA coaching requirements.
Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of uniforms, equipment, locker rooms, and practice areas.
Promote a safe environment and implement injury prevention practices.
Ensure medical authorization forms, athletic clearances, and required participation documents are completed and maintained.
Report injuries, discipline concerns, safety concerns, or other significant incidents to the Head Coach and/or Athletics Director promptly.
Support off-season conditioning, camps, clinics, and summer program activities as directed.
Demonstrate professionalism and serve as a positive role model for students.
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
Build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.
Promote equity, inclusion, and positive behavior aligned with district expectations.
Maintain accurate records and submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletics Director, or building administration.