Boys Basketball Coach - South

Nampa School District - Nampa, ID

Full-time - Entry Level

Nampa, ID

Educational Services

About the position

The Middle School Assistant Basketball Coach is responsible for motivating and developing student-athletes' skills, attitudes, and habits to guide them toward personal growth and success in basketball. This role involves providing leadership, ensuring safety, and promoting fair play and respect among students. The coach will assist the head coach in organizing practices, managing game rosters, and fostering a supportive environment for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and supervise students during and after related field trips and other out-of-school functions.
• Assist with organizing practice schedules and game rosters.
• Assist with assigning positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play.
• Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions.
• Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary for achievement in Basketball.
• Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities and ensure that safety equipment is used correctly.
• Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district's concussion policy.
• Ensure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations.
• Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members.
• Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional, even when tension is high.
• Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play.
• Abide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook as modified by IVL.
• Assist the head coach, when requested to do so, in maintaining necessary attendance forms, insurance records, physical check-up forms, accident reporting, and all other required paperwork.
• Assist with training and assigning duties to team managers, and direct event volunteers, if applicable.
• Assist with the evaluation of the program annually and make recommendations for improvements as necessary.
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, and by reading professional publications.
• Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education as well as to the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics.
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise.
• Represent the school district in a positive manner.
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Idaho Teaching Certification, American Sport Education Program Certification, or National Federation of Interscholastic Coaches Association Certification strongly preferred.
• Certification or willingness to obtain certification in first aid and CPR.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Basketball, sports training, conditioning, injury prevention, kinesiology, management, and the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook.
• Related experience as determined by the Board.
• Ability to foster and sustain students' interest in the activity and promote skill development.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate aptitude for working with adolescents.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is preferred.

Benefits

• Salary per the Supplemental Contract Salary Schedule.
• Equal opportunity employer with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment.