Centralia-Girls Basketball Coach(Centralia Middle School) 26-27

Centralia School District•Centralia, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to support the mission of Centralia School District and its athletic programs by providing a positive and educational experience to middle school student-athletes through interscholastic athletics demonstrating effective leadership, supervision, and organization while teaching the fundamentals of sport in a team environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes
Demonstrated ability to teach the fundamentals of basketball
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed while working with a high degree of collaboration
Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness of self and others, listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
Ability to work in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and exercise careful judgment, confidentiality, and tact in the performance of duties
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to maintain a positive attitude
Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and culture code, including the belief that all students can succeed
Ability to act in a confidential manner in all aspects of employment
Ability to complete necessary WIAA and school district trainings as required for assignment
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish
Successful experience working with diverse individuals
Successful experience working with youth
Successful experience coaching youth sports

Responsibilities

Provides direct leadership and organization for all levels of middle school girls’ basketball
Motivates student-athletes to perform at their best athletically and academically
Teaches the fundamentals of basketball to student-athletes
Provides direct supervision of all student-athletes and assistant coaches before/during/after all practices/conditioning sessions, games, travel, and other school related activities
Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, families, staff, and the community
Manages student behavior in a positive, productive manner
Sets clear expectations of student-athletes, families, and staff and holds everyone to those expectations
Communicates pertinent information to all stakeholders in a timely manner and keeps families informed of important dates, schedule changes, and development opportunities
Always ensures a positive and conducive learning environment
Works with the Centralia School District Athletic Director ensuring athletic program is abiding to WIAA, Tri-County League, and school district policies and guidelines
Attends trainings or meetings as directed or appropriate
Other duties as assigned