Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Pullman School District 267•Pullman, WA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

To assist in the development and maintenance of a successful basketball program. This role involves working positively with student athletes to teach essential athletic skills, proper attitudes for competitive play, and the values of winning gracefully and losing with dignity. The assistant coach will also be responsible for game preparation, positively representing the program to the community, and developing support from players, students, parents, and the community. The position requires working within the guidelines of WIAA, Greater Spokane League, and the Pullman School District, completing required WIAA rules clinics and concussion training, and providing leadership in developmental programs. Coordination of player development and skill levels, cooperation with other school programs, and adjusting the system to available player personnel upon recommendation of the head coach are also key aspects. The role includes helping to coordinate the summer program and possessing and practicing strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people. The assistant coach must be a positive team builder who works collaboratively, can meet multiple demands in pressure situations while maintaining high work quality, maintain confidentiality, communicate clearly, and demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and performance, working with minimal supervision and being flexible.

Requirements

Successful competitive playing and/or coaching experience
Per WIAA regulations, an assistant coach must be 19 years old
Current First Aid/CPR card
Pullman School District Type II license, or ability to obtain one upon hire

Nice To Haves

College/University training or experience in the activity
Coaching experience at the high school level or equivalent

Responsibilities

Work positively with student athletes to teach essential athletic skills necessary to compete
Teach proper attitudes to play the sport competitively
Teach proper attitudes regarding winning gracefully and losing with dignity
Game preparation
Positive presentation of the program to the community
Develop support for the program from players, students, parents, and community
Work within guidelines of WIAA, Greater Spokane League, and the Pullman School District
Complete required WIAA rules clinic and concussion training
Provide leadership in developmental programs
Coordinate player development and skill level
Cooperate with other school programs
Adjust system to player personnel available upon recommendation of head coach
Help coordinate summer program
Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies, etc.)
Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner
Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
Maintain confidentiality
Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
Work with minimal supervision and be flexible