Assistant Girls High School Basketball Coach

Walla Walla Public Schools • Walla Walla, WA

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About The Position

The Assistant Basketball Coach assists in directing the girls basketball program at the high school level. The coach implements teaching and coaching philosophies consistent with the Walla Walla School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) mission statements, and helps participants develop the individual, group, and team techniques, tactics, and physical training needed for success. The role promotes ethical competition, sportsmanship, leadership, and citizenship, and establishes high performance expectations for players and coaches. The assistant coach also supports the established off-season strength, conditioning, and skills development program.

The position reports to the District Athletic Director, Head Coach, Building Principal, and Human Resources. Applicants must meet WIAA and district coaching standards and requirements, including applicable age requirements, training, and current First Aid/CPR cards. Compensation is provided through the Extra Curricular Salary Schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• WIAA certification and compliance with WIAA and district rules and regulations.
• Meet the WIAA age requirements applicable to the position.
• Complete a minimum of five coaches education hours during any three-year period of coaching.
• Possess current First Aid/CPR cards and be versed in related preventative health and training standards.
• Meet and maintain coaching standards determined by the District and WIAA.
• Submit a completed employment application and background check.
• Submit a resume of education and experience, references, and three current recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out program duties effectively.
• Verified coaching techniques in skill development scope and sequence, safety, teamwork, strategy, interpersonal relations, routine training, practice, and game organization.
• Demonstrated effective communication and cooperative working relationships with students, parents, coaches, administrators, staff, and community members.
• Effective public relations skills.
• Evidence of short- and long-term organization and management skills.
• Evidence of being a positive role model and a clearly defined coaching philosophy for the level applied for.
• Professional integrity, vigor, flexibility, and enthusiasm.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching certificate.
• Experience in teaching technical skills specific to this coaching position.

Responsibilities

• Implement teaching and coaching philosophies consistent with the Walla Walla School District and WIAA mission statements.
• Instruct participants in individual, group, and team techniques, tactics, and physical training.
• Communicate a clearly defined philosophy emphasizing ethical competition, sportsmanship, leadership, and citizenship to students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Use effective coaching techniques for skill development, strategy, and interpersonal team relations.
• Develop and promote high performance expectations for all players and coaches.
• Support and help implement the established off-season strength, conditioning, and skills development program.
• Carry out program duties as established by the Head Coach, High School Principal, Athletic Director, and district policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED