Middle School Girls 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 may achieve a high level of skill and 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 include communicating with parents, students, and staff in person, by telephone, or letter to provide information on attendance issues and meet district and state absence notification requirements. The position also entails maintaining attendance records, schedules, and files, preparing reports and written materials, processing documents, and responding to inquiries from various individuals. Additionally, the role involves recommending pupil referrals to appropriate agencies, assisting with School Attendance Review Board referrals, participating in in-service training, and enforcing district 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.
Working with 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.
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; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Demonstrates U Preps 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 to achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
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 and meeting district and state absence notification requirements.
Maintaining attendance records, schedules, and files.
Preparing reports and written materials.
Processing documents and materials.
Responding to inquiries from staff, parents, probation officers, other schools, and students.
Recommending pupil referrals to the school principal or designee for agencies such as child guidance clinics, family services, and placement agencies.
Assisting the principal or School Attendance Team with coordinating, referring, and submitting School Attendance Review Board referrals.
Participating in in-service training of school personnel in matters related to student attendance and welfare.
Enforcing the district’s rules and regulations related to school attendance.