Head Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Chief Leschi School•Puyallup, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head MS Boys Basketball Coach provides leadership and direction to the middle school boys basketball team, enforcing all rules of the WIAA as they relate to the respective sport, and is responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of the team. Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

Requirements

Is at least 21 years old
Possesses a high school diploma or GED
Holds a valid and current First Aid Certification card or is enrolled in a Red Cross First Aid Card training course
Successful criminal background clearance
Successful and/or clear drug screening
Take initiative and work independently
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse community
Work collaboratively with school and central office administrators, parents, and community members
Demonstrate understanding of and experience with cultural competence
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

Nice To Haves

Has earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Physical Education, Coaching or related field
Has three or more years of direct work experience as a coach of a major team sport
Has experience in coaching Native American students
Knowledge of school board policies and procedures
Knowledge of WIAA interscholastic activities policies and WIAA coaching standards
Knowledge of skills involved in sport of girls’ basketball

Responsibilities

Plans and conducts all practice sessions
Maintains a current and accurate squad roster at all times, being sure that it is on file with the athletic director and the building principal
Assigns duties to the team’s assistant coach and evaluates the assistant coach’s performance in conjunction with the athletic director
Provides verification of physical exam clearances and parental permission slips on all participating student athletes prior to actual team practices/games
Accompanies the specified school team to school-sponsored interscholastic competitions at all times and/or assigns at least one coach to be with the squad at all times, including bus transportation to and from practices and games; performs locker room supervision until all squad members have left the building; and ensures that the aforementioned areas are clean and orderly
Inspects all equipment, oversees the issuance and collection of equipment, and maintains equipment inventory records; advises the athletic director of any equipment that needs repair or certification (All equipment is the responsibility of the coach.)
Instructs team members regarding proper use of uniforms and equipment (Uniforms and/or equipment are to be worn for school-sponsored sporting activities only.)
Reports all injuries to the athletic director and fully completes injury report forms within 24 hours of the incident; personally confirms that the athlete is receiving competent medical care and that full reports have been made relative to the injury
Attends to injured athletes at all times or until a parent is present
Conducts scouting activities in compliance with applicable school and WIAA policies
Conducts team staff meetings, to include assistant coaches, and takes charge of all tryouts, practices, team meetings and athletic contests
Arranges for presentation of team awards through the athletic director and provides a roster with the recommended award winners
When needing volunteer coaching personnel, submits a written request to the athletic director or the high school/middle school vice principal
Annually attends a WIAA approved rules clinic for the sport being coached or passes the WIAA approved sports rules test required of officials for the sport being coached. (Note: recommended for coaches directing middle school athletes.)