Coach - Freshman Girls Basketball @ Rogers High School, Cl Temp.

Spokane Public Schools • Rogers High School - Spokane, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Spokane Public Schools is seeking a freshman girls basketball coach at Rogers High School. This temporary extracurricular coaching role involves developing students’ skills and attitudes while carrying out the duties and responsibilities in the school activities handbook. The coach is expected to foster a professional, safe, and supportive program and work positively with students, colleagues, and other staff.

The role is temporary. The anticipated start date is ASAP. Days and hours may change depending on program and district needs. Medical, dental, and vision benefits through SEBB are provided to employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year; other benefits and compensation provisions are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree or college training is preferred.
• Positive attitude toward students and ability to motivate them to develop a successful program.
• Understanding of the activity, safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development, demonstrated through coursework and successful coaching of the activity.
• Ability to instruct students in the techniques and requirements of the activity.
• Ability to plan practices and events and organize the materials and people needed to carry out the sport or activity.
• Ability to consistently meet scheduled responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities.
• Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively under supervision.
• Ability to work positively, professionally, and equitably with student coaches, colleagues, and other staff.
• Physical stamina to conduct the sport or activity and withstand varying weather conditions.
• Ability to implement the policies and rules in the school activities handbook.
• Current first-aid certification is highly recommended.
• Fingerprint background check required for prospective employees.

Nice To Haves

• College degree or college training.
• Current first-aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school policies and rules are followed as directed by the building principal or activities coordinator and as described in the activities handbook.
• Supervise and conduct the team until students are dismissed from the building or returned to class.
• Conduct the program professionally and develop students’ skills and attitudes.
• Inform the principal of program changes.
• Administer activity requirements, including insurance, parent or guardian approval cards, team rosters, accident reports, uniform accountability, team transportation, and security of athletes’ personal property.
• Emphasize safety precautions and follow appropriate training and injury procedures.
• Distribute activity information and schedules to building principals, the secretary, parents, and participants.
• Attend meetings called by the activities coordinator, including required pre- and post-season meetings.
• Care for and maintain equipment for the activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through SEBB for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Vacation, sick, and personal days, and paid holidays may be available, subject to applicable agreements and eligibility.
• Multiple medical plan options are offered to benefit-eligible employees.
• Vision and dental plan options, and standard life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to benefit-eligible employees.
• Optional employee-paid benefits include Dependent Care Assistance Program, supplemental life and AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and medical flexible spending arrangement.
• Free, confidential counseling, consultation, and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program for benefit-eligible employees and their dependent family members.
• Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems public pension plan; employees may choose a lifetime pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan.
• Eligible employees may participate in voluntary retirement savings programs, including the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or a district 403(b) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED