Middle School Boys Basketball Intramural Coach

Canon City Schools•Canon City, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Boys Basketball Intramural Coach will be responsible for overseeing the intramural basketball program for middle school boys during the October - December season for the 2026-2027 School Year at Harrison K-8 School. This is a one-year contract position. The coach is expected to develop good rapport with various individuals and community groups, maintain high levels of cooperation with school staff and administration, and embody leadership qualities such as diligence, enthusiasm, integrity, and honesty. A strong emphasis will be placed on discipline, sportsmanship, and fostering a positive attitude towards winning and losing. The coach must also be committed to self-improvement through professional development and staying current with coaching techniques and best practices. Responsibilities include running well-organized practices, implementing injury prevention strategies, developing game plans, managing equipment, and maintaining clear communication with assistant coaches and volunteers. The coach will promote ethical and fair play, teach sport-specific skills, monitor behavior and academic performance, and contribute to the overall development of the student-athletes. Additionally, the coach is expected to represent the school and district positively, maintain facilities, and cooperate with faculty, staff, and other athletic programs.

Requirements

Be a certified teacher or administrator holding a current certificate issued by the Colorado Department of Education; or
Be employed as a teacher, counselor, and or administrator at least 50% of the school day in a private school; or
Be a registered volunteer with Canon City Schools.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated competency in coaching.

Responsibilities

Develop good rapport with team personnel, students, faculty, administration, community, spectators, officials, fellow coaches, media, and parents.
Cooperate with the school athletic director, administration, other staff, team, and parents.
Embody diligence, enthusiasm, integrity, honesty, and a passion for the game.
Maintain exemplary personal appearance, including proper coaching attire and shoes.
Reflect positively on the public demeanor and decorum of the coach, team, athletic department, school, and community.
Implement and maintain a high level of discipline among coaches, players, and support staff.
Serve as a model of the program's values, observing school codes, rules of the game, and ideals of good sportsmanship.
Emphasize the desire to do well, win gracefully, and lose with poise and a positive attitude.
Motivate staff, players, and spectators to achieve established team and individual goals.
Take advantage of opportunities for self-improvement, including attending district meetings, rules clinics, workshops, and training opportunities.
Maintain membership in professional organizations and coaches' associations.
Stay abreast of current literature in professional journals, newspapers, and magazines, and utilize enrichment materials in other media forms.
Use sound and acceptable teaching practices.
Run well-organized practice sessions.
Complete pre-season planning well in advance of the starting date.
Adhere to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention.
Follow a prescribed routine and maintain good communication with the patient, trainer, and parents when injuries occur.
Construct a well-organized game plan.
Develop a sound system for equipment accountability.
Keep assistant coaches, volunteers, student managers, and statisticians well-informed about their expectations.
Cooperate fully with building staff, other programs, media, support staff, and administration.
Cooperate fully with maintenance staff, transportation, and other individuals involved in supporting the program.
Promote and teach only ethical, aggressive, and fair play, while stressing good sportsmanship at all times.
Teach skills and techniques pertinent to the sport.
Model and monitor behavior and academic performance on a continuous basis.
Aid in the development of the overall person.
Be fair and unbiased with players, and sensitive to individual differences, needs, interests, temperaments, attitudes, and tolerances.
Create confidence in the coach, the school, and the district through actions.
Give maximal effort and loyalty to the school at all times.
Strive for excellence throughout the program, department, and school.
Treat faculty, staff, and the student body with dignity and respect.
Support all endorsed activities of the school.
Urge the student body to be polite, courteous, and fair to all people involved in a contest.
Maintain a high level of discipline and expectations, being firm, fair, and consistent in enforcing those expectations.
Continue to pursue professional growth in both academic teaching and athletic coaching areas.
Participate in professional growth opportunities whenever possible.
Encourage independent thought among all assistant coaches and establish clear lines of communication.
Discuss disagreements with fellow coaches privately and in a timely manner.
Communicate expectations clearly to staff in advance of the season.
Value and recognize assistant coaches appropriately for their contributions.
Ensure assistant coaches have a strong sense of allegiance to the program and are willing to fulfill responsibilities.
Support, promote, and cooperate with all other coaches and activity sponsors for the overall well-being of the program.
Communicate regularly with athletes and their families about off-season schedules to allow participation in a wide variety of activities.
Support and cooperate with other coaches whenever possible.
Reflect confidence in fellow coaches in all remarks.
Maintain a strong, harmonious interpersonal relationship with coaches and other faculty members.
Cooperate with every faculty member.
Allow athletes to make up tests or homework during practice time when collaborating with academic teachers.
Maintain the practice area and locker rooms in a clean and orderly state.
Store equipment and use equipment properly.
Keep locker rooms and storage areas locked.
File proper maintenance requests for large items of need.