MS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (Reinstatement) - Brody

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

17h

About The Position

The MS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach instructs participants in fundamental basketball skills, strategy, and physical training to support individual and team success. The coach also helps student athletes develop moral values, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship. The role assists the Head Coach with aligning and implementing systems and skill development for the athletic program. The position is a part-time stipend role. The stipend is $1,793. Candidates must hold a valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization and have strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills, along with coaching and/or leadership experience. All candidates offered a position must successfully pass criminal background and child and adult abuse registry checks. Depending on the position, additional checks or tests may be required.

Requirements

Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization.
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Coaching and/or leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR.
Knowledge of conference rules and regulations.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach in operating the athletic program.
Coach and instruct players individually or in groups on sport rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques as determined by the Head Coach.
Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Provide proper supervision of athletes at all times.
Participate in organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to join the sport.
Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, equipment inventory, and other related materials as determined by the Head Coach.
Monitor team members’ academic performance to ensure they meet eligibility requirements as determined by the Head Coach.
Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Participate in special activities, including parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Follow and maintain knowledge of District policies and procedures.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Attend work promptly and regularly, maintain confidentiality, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Assist with other duties as assigned.