Head Freshman Basketball Coach~ Aloha High School

Beaverton School District 48J•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

The Head Freshman Basketball Coach at Aloha High School is responsible for carrying out administrative and sport-specific coaching duties in accordance with OSAA rules, standards, and regulations. The coach maintains regular communication with the athletic director and Head Coach (HC), completes activity-specific assignments, and performs other duties assigned by the HC. The coach assists with the management of the high school basketball program, including off-season workouts, tryouts and team formation, practice schedules, program culture, calendars, and routines. Working with the HC, the coach helps establish program expectations, promote student-athlete safety, clarify roles, and oversee assistant coaches and lower-level programs. The role also includes communicating with athletes, families, staff, OSAA, the league, and the athletic director’s office; monitoring academic progress and supporting eligibility; coordinating with youth programs; and encouraging student-athletes to participate in other school-sponsored sports. The season runs from November through February, potentially into March if the team is considered for playoffs. Responsibilities include assisting with summer skill development and pre-season meetings; facilitating fundraising and tryouts; planning and conducting weekly practices; scouting and game planning; supervising student-athletes at practices and games; riding the bus to and from away games; maintaining clear communication with families; and facilitating senior night. The schedule includes 24 pre-season and regular-season games combined, with postseason games dependent on state-playoff eligibility. Postseason duties include reviews with the athletic director and student-athletes, equipment and uniform inventory, a banquet, and distribution of awards. Required paperwork and training include NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certification, a First Aid/CPR card, district fingerprinting/criminal check, Vector trainings, and a BSD employment form. OSAA completion requirements include the Concussion Test, Steroid Program, Heat Acclimatization/Heat Illness Prevention, and Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory Acts.

Requirements

Experience coaching basketball.
Thorough knowledge of basketball skill development, training, and coaching techniques.
High ethical and professional standards.
Desire and ability to serve as a positive role model for high school student-athletes on and off the field.
Commitment to academic excellence and achievement for all student-athletes in the program.
Demonstrated ability to lead positively and develop and instruct young athletes academically, physically, and emotionally.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders using a variety of methods.
Skill in organization, teaching, program development, time management, fundraising, and public relations.
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certification.
First Aid/CPR card.
District fingerprinting/criminal check and completion of Vector trainings and BSD employment form.
Completion of OSAA Concussion Test, Steroid Program, Heat Acclimatization/Heat Illness Prevention, and Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory Acts requirements.

Nice To Haves

Seeks additional professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing all aspects of the high school basketball program, including off-season workouts, tryouts, team formation, cuts, practice schedules, culture, calendaring, and routines.
Work with the HC to establish program expectations, ensure student-athlete safety, clarify roles, and oversee assistant coaches and lower-level programs.
Communicate regularly with athletes, parents and families, staff, OSAA, the league, and the athletic director’s office.
Track student-athletes’ academic progress and facilitate supports needed to maintain academic eligibility; oversee an academic plan of assistance when required.
Support other school-sponsored sports and encourage athletes to participate in other programs.
Assist the HC in developing relationships with youth programs to foster development across the program.
Assist the HC with the pre-season meeting for student-athletes and guardians and with summer skill development.
Facilitate program fundraising and conduct tryouts for at least three days.
Plan and execute consistent weekly practices, and assist with scouting and game planning.
Supervise student-athletes at practices and games, and ride the bus to and from away games.
Maintain clear communication with student-athletes and families and facilitate senior night.
Complete a postseason review with the athletic director and a review of student feedback.
Inventory equipment and uniforms and communicate needs to the athletic director.
Facilitate the post-season banquet and distribute season awards.
Complete required paperwork, certifications, trainings, and OSAA requirements.
Maintain regular contact and communication with the athletic director and HC, follow applicable OSAA rules and standards, complete activity-specific assignments, and perform other duties assigned by the HC.