Middle School Girls' Basketball Assistant Coach
Thomas MacLaren School•Colorado Springs, CO
•$600 - $1,500
About The Position
The Assistant Coach coordinates and implements the School’s athletic program under the direction of the Head Coach in conformance with School policies, Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) rules (if a high school sport), conference or league policies, and the mission of the School.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with administrative and/or coaching experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational ability and detailed oriented.
- The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal communication, and organizational skills; solid working knowledge of CHSAA and conference league rules and procedures.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience in sports management or coaching skills
Responsibilities
- Learn the mission of the school and how it applies to Athletics
- Positively represent the school at practice and at home and away sporting and non-sporting events
- Positively represent the school and its mission to the students, parents, colleagues, and general public
- Champion the student-athlete and show active understanding and support of them
- Assure that players adhere to CHSAA rules (if a high school sport) and league rules (Black Forest League for high school, Central Colorado Athletic League for middle school); assist in assuring that the athletic program meets League and CSHAA regulations
- Attend training provided by the School, including a Coaching Orientation that happens once a year
- Help maintain an accurate inventory of equipment and materials, and check such an inventory at the conclusion of each season
- Maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Complete any annual trainings (Concussion, Mandatory Reporter, Student Mental Health, etc.) required by CHSAA, the league (BFL, CCAL), or the School
- Assist the Head Coach in managing and tracking the issuing of School competition uniforms to athletes
- Follow the safety protocols of the school for any practices, games, or use of the Facilities
- Be able to work cooperatively with School staff and Administration
- Attend required trainings or meetings that the Athletic Director arranges
- Attend a mandatory parent meeting each season
- Work with Head Coach on any communications with school staff, parents, and families
- Communicate with the Head Coach and the Athletic Director and parents about discipline concerns regarding an athlete or changes/concerns in their behavior
- Communicate with the applicable parents, the Athletic Director, and the Health office when athletes sustain an injury at practice or during competition
- Attend the Athletic Honors event for your sport; compose and present a speech to honor the team; present awards to athletes
- Discuss athletic expense requests with the Head Coach and Athletic Director
- Provide a channel through which students and the community may express their concerns
Benefits
- For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, Thomas MacLaren School pays for 100% of the employee’s base insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages.
- No benefits are provided to employees contracted for less than 30 hours per week.
