Head Coach, Unified Basketball / Special Olympics

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mapleton Public Schools is hiring a Head Coach for Unified Basketball / Special Olympics at Skyview for the 2026–2027 school year. The coach leads a team of athletes with and without intellectual disabilities and plans practices, teaches basketball skills, coordinates game-day setup, supervises assistant coaches, and promotes teamwork, inclusion, and fair play. The position is for the winter season and is compensated under Co-Curricular Salary Schedule Category Nine, with a stated range of $1,959–$3,238. The coach leads sport-specific training and helps participants develop athletic skills, sportsmanship, discipline, and team cooperation. They coordinate practice schedules and assistant coaches, manage sport-related equipment and records, and communicate needs to the Special Olympics coordinator. Athletes must have all required participation documentation before practicing or competing. The position reports to the Athletics Director and Special Olympics Designee. Mapleton athletic coaches receive Colorado PERA and employee-paid sick leave, as applicable. Mandatory Title IX training must be completed within 30 days of hire, on the employee’s own time.

Requirements

Strong, comprehensive knowledge of basketball.
Experience working with middle school and/or high school athletes.
Ability to work as an integral part of the coaching staff.
Knowledge of proper fitness and conditioning techniques for athletes.
Current First Aid certificate or equivalent.
Completion of state or local Special Olympics coaching certifications.
If currently employed as a district teacher, fulfill teaching-assignment responsibilities as a priority.
Complete two mandatory Title IX training courses within 30 days of hire, on the employee’s own time.

Nice To Haves

Valid Colorado teaching license; other candidate credentials will also be considered.
Special consideration will be given to staff employed within the district.

Responsibilities

Lead training in sport-specific techniques, fundamentals, sportsmanship, discipline, and team cooperation; teach team concepts.
Plan daily, weekly, and seasonal practices and coordinate assistant coaches to use personnel effectively.
Coordinate game-day setup and supervise assistant coaches.
Manage inventory, issuance, control, collection, cleaning, and storage of uniforms, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Submit end-of-season reports, inventory, and budget requests.
File an accident report when a student is injured while under the coach’s supervision.
Organize and collaborate on award presentations for the sport.
Communicate special needs to the Special Olympics coordinator, including equipment, transportation, budget, fundraising ideas, game officials, and eligibility.
Ensure athletes have all required documentation—including a current permission slip, physical examination, insurance waiver, and emergency form—before practicing or competing.
Apply fairness and consistency to decisions and judgments about sport participation.
Encourage students to improve academic success, maintain eligibility and attendance, and develop positive self-esteem.
Attend clinics and conferences with staff to stay current on trends in the sport.
Adhere to Colorado High School Activities Association rules, regulations, stipulations, and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.