Middle School Boys 6th Grade Basketball Coach

University Prep Schools•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in athletics. The role involves conferring regularly with School Operations Managers, School Principal or their designees regarding matters related to student attendance and welfare. Essential Functions involve communicating with parents, students, staff, etc. in person, by telephone or letter for the purpose of providing information on a variety of attendance issues and meeting district and state absence notification requirements. The position also includes maintaining a variety of attendance records, schedules, and files (manual and computer) for the purpose of providing reliable information in compliance with district policies. Preparing a variety of reports and written materials for the purpose of conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures, and processing documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties are also key duties. Responding to inquiries from a variety of individuals for the purpose of providing information and/or directions as may be required, recommending pupil referrals to the school principal or designee for various agencies, and assisting the principal or School Attendance Team with coordinating, referring and submitting School Attendance Review Board referrals are also part of the responsibilities. Additionally, the role requires participation in in-service training of school personnel in matters related to student attendance and welfare, and enforcing the district’s rules and regulations related to school attendance.

Requirements

Associate's degree required
Experience working with children in an educational setting
Ability to work collaboratively with staff and community
Knowledge of district/state/federal laws and regulations relating to child welfare and attendance
Knowledge of youth programs, school and community activities
Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Knowledge of office procedures, fax, printer, computer and copier
Interpersonal, Oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well with the community at large, including parents and students
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
Ability to problem solve
Ability to effectively organize, manage, and direct the work of others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Demonstrates U Prep Core Values: We work well by ourselves and teams, We care about people, Our actions have a purpose, We think big and do, Learning is exciting

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Coaching and providing direction to student athletes.
Achieving a high level of skill in athletes.
Instilling discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in athletes.
Conferring regularly with School Operations Managers, School Principal or their designees regarding student attendance and welfare.
Communicating with parents, students, and staff regarding attendance issues.
Meeting district and state absence notification requirements.
Maintaining attendance records, schedules, and files.
Preparing reports and written materials regarding school and/or district activities.
Processing documents and materials related to attendance and student placement.
Responding to inquiries from staff, parents, probation officers, other schools, and students.
Recommending pupil referrals to the school principal or designee for agencies and institutions.
Assisting with coordinating, referring, and submitting School Attendance Review Board referrals.
Participating in in-service training on student attendance and welfare.
Enforcing district rules and regulations related to school attendance.