Basketball Coach - Middle School

Shiprock Associated Schools•Shiprock, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Shiprock Associated Schools, Inc. (SASI), a tribally controlled school, is seeking qualified Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches for middle school and high school boys’ and girls’ basketball programs. Coaches support student-athletes’ athletic development, academic success, personal growth, leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment. They develop and deliver basketball instruction and training, supervise practices and competitions, and support the school’s educational mission and commitment to student success. Coaching responsibilities must follow applicable New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) rules and regulations, SASI policies and procedures, school safety requirements, and applicable tribal and federal requirements. Head Coaches provide overall leadership, organization, and direction for their program, including season planning, practice schedules, game strategy, player-development objectives, and team expectations. They coordinate program needs with the Athletic Director and school administration and supervise assistant coaches and other assigned personnel. Assistant Coaches support the Head Coach with practices, strategy, conditioning, player instruction, supervision, team organization, equipment, travel, and game-day responsibilities. Work takes place in school gymnasiums, athletic facilities, classrooms, and other school or community settings. The position may involve extended standing, physical demonstrations, outdoor activities, and supervision during team travel and competitions. Evening and weekend availability is required as needed; schedules may also include afternoons and occasional holidays. Physical requirements and reasonable accommodations will be addressed in accordance with applicable law and the essential functions of the position. Employment is subject to applicable SASI policies, employment requirements, and governing law.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of basketball fundamentals, coaching techniques, rules, and strategies.
Ability to work effectively with middle school and/or high school students in an educational and extracurricular setting.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, accountability, and positive student development.
Ability to work flexible hours, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, as required by the athletic schedule.
Ability to meet applicable NMAA coaching requirements and complete required school, district, or organizational training and certifications.
Must satisfy applicable background screening, fingerprinting, and other employment requirements before beginning work, as required by law and SASI policy.
Current first aid, CPR, and other required safety certifications, or willingness to obtain them within the timeframe established by SASI, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous basketball coaching experience preferred.
Experience working with Native American students and tribal communities, and familiarity with Diné cultural values and community expectations, preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct organized basketball practices, conditioning sessions, skill-development activities, and team preparation appropriate to student-athletes’ ages and skill levels.
Teach basketball fundamentals, offensive and defensive strategies, game rules, teamwork, discipline, leadership, and sportsmanship.
Promote academic accountability, positive behavior, attendance, and student-athletes’ educational success.
Maintain a safe, structured, inclusive, and respectful team environment that supports student well-being and development.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, tournaments, travel, and other assigned team activities.
Follow NMAA rules, eligibility requirements, sportsmanship standards, competition guidelines, SASI policies and procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
Communicate professionally with student-athletes, parents and guardians, school administrators, the Athletic Director, and other coaching staff.
Monitor participation, attendance, conduct, academic eligibility, and student-athlete progress, and communicate concerns to appropriate school personnel.
Assist with the care, use, inventory, and security of athletic equipment, uniforms, facilities, and school property.
Complete required documentation, reports, training, certifications, and administrative duties by established deadlines.
Attend required staff and coaches’ meetings, trainings, games, tournaments, and other assigned school or athletic events.
Promote respect for Diné cultural values, local community traditions, and the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of students and families.
Serve as a positive role model and represent SASI professionally in school, community, and athletic settings.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Athletic Director or school administration.
As Head Coach, lead and organize the assigned basketball program; develop the season plan, practice schedule, game strategy, player-development objectives, and team expectations; coordinate scheduling, eligibility, staffing, equipment, travel, and program needs; supervise assistant coaches and assigned personnel; and establish expectations for conduct, accountability, attendance, and sportsmanship.
As Assistant Coach, support the Head Coach’s practice plans, game strategies, conditioning, and player development; provide individual and group instruction as assigned; assist with supervision, team organization, equipment management, travel, and game-day responsibilities; reinforce program expectations, school policies, student safety, and positive behavior; and perform additional duties assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.