Assistant Coach, Unified Basketball / Special Olympics

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach supports a Special Olympics Unified Basketball team made up of athletes with and without intellectual disabilities. Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach supports practices, teaches basketball skills, assists with game-day setup, and promotes teamwork, inclusion, and fair play. This position is for the 2026–2027 school year at Skyview, during the winter season. The position reports to the Head Coach, Athletics Director, and Special Olympics Designee. The coach assists with training participants in sport-specific techniques, fundamentals, sportsmanship, discipline, and team cooperation. The role also includes supporting practice schedules, team administration, equipment management, athlete documentation, communications, and end-of-season activities. Specific performance responsibilities will be discussed during the application and interview process. Mandatory Title IX training courses must be completed within 30 days of hire and on the employee’s own time. The benefit package for Mapleton athletic coaches includes Colorado PERA and employee-paid sick leave, as applicable.

Requirements

Strong, comprehensive knowledge of basketball or the sport.
Experience working with middle and/or high school athletes.
Ability to work as an integral part of the coaching staff.
Knowledge of proper fitness and conditioning techniques for athletes.
Current First Aid certificate or equivalent.
Completion of state or local Special Olympics coaching certifications.

Nice To Haves

Valid Colorado teaching license preferred; other candidate credentials will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Support practices, teach basketball skills, assist with game-day setup, and promote teamwork, inclusion, and fair play.
Follow the rules, regulations, stipulations, and policies of the Colorado High School Activities Association.
Assist with training participants in sport-specific techniques, fundamentals, sportsmanship, discipline, and team cooperation; reinforce team concepts; and attend clinics and conferences with staff to stay current on trends in the sport.
Assist with inventory, issuance, control, collection, cleaning, and storage of uniforms, equipment, materials, and supplies related to the sport.
Assist with implementing daily, weekly, and seasonal practice schedules as directed by the Head Coach and support effective use of personnel.
Assist with preparing and submitting end-of-season reports, inventory, and budget requests.
Assist with filing an accident report for any student injured while under the coach’s supervision.
Assist with organizing award presentations for the sport.
Communicate special needs to the Head Coach and assist with communication to the Special Olympics coordinator regarding equipment, transportation, budget, fundraising ideas, game officials, and eligibility.
Assist in ensuring athletes do not practice or compete without required documentation, including a current permission slip, physical examination, insurance waiver, and emergency form.
Maintain fairness and consistency in decisions and judgments relating to sport participation.
Support the Head Coach in encouraging students to improve academic success, maintain eligibility, improve attendance, and develop positive self-esteem.
Perform other duties as assigned.
If currently employed as a district teacher, fulfill teaching-assignment responsibilities as a priority.
Complete two mandatory Title IX training courses within 30 days of hire on the employee’s own time.