Middle School Girls' Basketball Assistant Coach

Thomas MacLaren School • Colorado Springs, CO

2d

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, applicable Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) and league rules, and the School’s mission. The role supports the student-athletes and represents the School positively at practices and events. This position is listed as a stipend role, with compensation of $600–$1,500 depending on the length of the season and level of competition.

The Assistant Coach helps maintain compliance, safety, equipment and uniform inventories, and required certifications and training. The role also supports communication among the Head Coach, Athletic Director, families, School staff, and athletes, and participates in required meetings and the sport’s Athletic Honors event.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Solid working knowledge of CHSAA and conference or league rules and procedures.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience in sports management or coaching skills.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification and complete required annual trainings.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Administrative and/or coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn the School’s mission and how it applies to Athletics.
• Positively represent the School at practices, sporting and non-sporting events, and in interactions with students, parents, colleagues, and the public.
• Champion student-athletes and demonstrate active understanding and support of them.
• Help ensure players follow applicable CHSAA and league rules, and assist in ensuring the athletic program meets league and CHSAA regulations.
• Attend School-provided training, including the annual Coaching Orientation, and complete required annual trainings.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Help maintain accurate equipment and materials inventories and check the inventory at the end of each season.
• Assist the Head Coach with managing and tracking the issuing of School competition uniforms.
• Follow School safety protocols for practices, games, and use of facilities.
• Attend required trainings or meetings arranged by the Athletic Director and the mandatory parent meeting each season.
• Work with the Head Coach on communications with School staff, parents, and families.
• Communicate discipline concerns and changes or concerns in an athlete’s behavior to the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and parents.
• Notify applicable parents, the Athletic Director, and the Health office when an athlete is injured during practice or competition.
• Attend the sport’s Athletic Honors event, prepare and present a team-honoring speech, and present athlete awards.
• Discuss athletic expense requests with the Head Coach and Athletic Director.
• Provide a channel for students and the community to express concerns.

Benefits

• For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, the School pays 100% of base insurance premiums for base-level health, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance coverage.
• No benefits are provided to employees contracted for fewer than 30 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time