HS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach - Wyandotte

KCK•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is seeking an HS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for Wyandotte High School. This role is directly responsible to the head coach and requires total loyalty to the program, the head coach, and other assistants. The assistant coach will be expected to carry out all assignments given by the head coach. The position involves assisting with coaching staff organization, managing administrative tasks related to player eligibility and injuries, equipment inventory and maintenance, record-keeping, and ensuring proper team conduct. The coach will also be responsible for treating injuries, cleaning equipment, organizing practice sessions, and communicating with school personnel and parents.

Requirements

Certified teacher or must qualify for Rule 10 approval through the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture.
Occasionally may visit a child’s home.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach as directed with organizing and directing coaching staff.
Collect physical examination forms and insurance release forms.
Report injuries to the school nurse.
Take inventory of equipment and submit a list of needs.
Check out and collect all equipment.
Keep accurate records and reports of lost or stolen equipment.
Provide a roster of players.
Provide the Athletic Director a list of athletes to receive awards and plan the awards ceremony.
Ensure proper team conduct on trips and during contests.
Know all rules pertaining to the sport.
Treat injuries or attend to athletes.
Clean and maintain equipment and uniforms.
Organize practice sessions.
Maintain communication with school personnel and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action that meets the educational needs of students.
Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
Perform other related work as required.
Apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program.
Plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and the community.
Speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.