Girls Basketball Coach-Intramural

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Girls Basketball Coach-Intramural provides coaching, athlete development, and supervision for an athletic program at Mountain Ridge Middle School. The position is responsible to the Athletic Director and/or a head coach. The coach helps create a positive, competitive environment that supports individual and team growth, development, and success. Compensation for this extra-pay position depends on the District approving the related athletic event to occur during the school year. Certifications listed as required qualifications may be obtained after accepting the position. The coach is expected to communicate regularly with the Athletic Director; maintain equipment and submit rosters, transportation requests, and certifications by applicable deadlines; and supervise athletes and facilities before, during, and after practices and competitions. The role includes planning practices and character development, managing fiscal responsibilities, attending professional learning activities, and addressing athlete injuries in coordination with athletic trainers and parents. Assistant coaches are evaluated where applicable. The work takes place primarily independently and with others in a professional school environment, indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally. The noise level may vary from quiet to loud. The position requires scheduled school/work hours and may require extended hours or days as directed. The coach frequently interacts in person and through communication methods with students, the public, and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
ASEP Certification (American Sport Education Program); may be obtained upon acceptance of the position.
CHSAA Certification (Colorado High School Activities Association); may be obtained upon acceptance of the position.
NFHS Coaching Fundamentals Certification (National Federation of State High Schools); may be obtained upon acceptance of the position.
Colorado Department of Education Initial or Professional Teacher License; certifications listed as required may be obtained upon acceptance of the position.
Knowledge of the sport, its policies and rules, game-management strategies, and governing-body regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality, and interact with the public courteously and professionally.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set clear priorities, and work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor.
Commitment to student education as a primary responsibility; student-centered and relationship-focused approach.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting.
Effective organizational and time-management skills; detail-oriented.
Flexibility and patience in work demands; energetic, creative, and innovative approach.
Cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

Coach and develop athletes, supporting their progression and individual and team growth.
Communicate regularly with the Athletic Director and maintain positive, respectful relationships with stakeholders.
Establish and reinforce expectations for athlete behavior.
Demonstrate knowledge of the sport, applicable policies and rules, game management, and governing-body regulations.
Create a competitive environment in which athletes can experience individual and team success; apply strategies and tactics to support success in competitions.
Maintain, inventory, store, and reorder equipment before the season.
Evaluate assistant coaches where applicable.
Communicate proactively about athlete injuries with athletic trainers and parents, and ensure athletes are medically released before returning to play.
Plan character development for athletes on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
Prepare detailed practice plans that support individual skill progression and strategy development.
Submit rosters, transportation requests, and certifications before deadlines.
Supervise athletes and facilities before, during, and after practices and competitions.
Report to work as scheduled, perform assigned duties, meet fiscal-management responsibilities in a timely manner, and pursue professional growth.
Seek feedback, communicate professionally, and use defined communication procedures.
Attain proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards.