DSST: Conservatory Green HS Girls Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach

DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO

26d • Onsite

About The Position

DSST: Conservatory Green HS is hiring a seasonal assistant varsity basketball coach for its girls team. The coach will model and reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit while fostering an inclusive team environment grounded in teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. The position includes designing and implementing training programs for individual athletes and the team; conducting sessions focused on technique, strength, endurance, and skill development; and organizing and overseeing practices, competitions, and events in compliance with applicable regulations and safety protocols. Coaches must be willing and able to complete training and approval to drive activity buses.

The role calls for a mission-driven leader who can inspire and motivate athletes, set and pursue goals, stay organized, learn and grow, and communicate strategies and feedback effectively with players, families, and school staff. It is an in-person, seasonal fixed-term position at DSST: Conservatory Green HS in Denver, Colorado, running from November 2, 2026, through March 1, 2027. The stipend is $2,500–$3,500 based on experience, less applicable taxes and withholdings. The posting states that the position is temporary and not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

• Demonstrated belief in all students and the mission of DSST.
• Strong character and belief in DSST’s core values.
• Ability to work and collaborate across lines of difference.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge of the game and passion for sportsmanship.
• Leadership ability and a track record of achieving strong outcomes.
• Ability to inspire and motivate athletes.
• Goal-oriented approach to personal, team, and player goals.
• Organized, systems-oriented approach to professional work.
• Growth mindset and commitment to continued learning and improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey strategies and feedback and communicate with players, families, and school staff.
• Willingness and ability to be trained and approved to drive activity buses.

Nice To Haves

• Coaching experience.
• Experience working with diverse age groups and skill levels.
• Knowledge of sports nutrition and injury prevention.

Responsibilities

• Model the school’s core values with colleagues, students, parents, officials, fans, and the larger community.
• Reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that encourages teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs tailored to individual athletes and the team.
• Conduct regular training sessions focused on technique, strength, endurance, and skill development.
• Organize and oversee team practices, competitions, and events in compliance with relevant regulations and safety protocols.
• Complete training and approval to drive activity buses.

What This Job Offers

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