Assistant Basketball Coach - Jv Basketball

POSITION OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT 23-301
Asst. JV Basketball Coach - Deer Park High School
Multiple Positions Open
Begins Fall 2023
PURPOSE STATEMENT
To provide knowledge, motivation and leadership in an activity in which the student can excel to full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to total education including physical well being, moral character, and social and mental development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instruct athletes regarding techniques, rules and safety practices of the sport
• Develops and organizes practice program
• Schedule and conduct practices according to agreed upon schedules.
• Supervise athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete is picked up, knowing where all participants are at all times
• Supervise athletes on buses on trips to other schools
• Promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct the program in harmony with the total school program
• Set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct including respecting and supporting contest officials
• Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community
• Promote a healthy lifestyle to student athletes
• Communicate with parents in regard to team rules and athletic department guidelines
• Adhere to all safety laws and district policies
• Follow the injuries, care, and prevention procedures of the Deer Park School District
• Complete and Submit accident reports for any injury to the Athletic Director
• Recognize and adhere to any athlete health plans
• Provide equal opportunities to all athletes as per the student nondiscrimination policy
• Perform other related duties as assigned by District Administrators or the Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 19 or older for Assistant Coach and 21 or older for Head Coach per WIAA rules
• Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season
• Understand the activity/sport, its safety practice, techniques, rules and progression of skill development
• Previous applicable coaching experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrate positive attitude toward students and ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program
• Be able to consistently meet schedule responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities
• Ability to plan practices, events and organize all the necessary materials and persons to carry out the activity
• Ability to work with students, colleagues, parents, and officials in a positive, professional, and equitable manner

Physical Demands/Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Seldom (less than 10%)
Limited (10-30%)
Moderate (31-60%)
Frequent (61-100%)
Lifting up to 50 lbs
Twisting, pushing, pulling
Lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs
Exposure to human borne pathogens
Lifting up to 25 lbs
Stooping, bending
Exposure to outside elements
Lift assist over 50 lbs
Exposure to noise
Walking
Sitting
Standing
Application Process:
Apply at: dpsd.org/dpsd-human-resources/
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Wage: This position is paid by a stipend divied between the months in the season. Stipend range is $3,650.00- $4,884.00 per season depending on experience.
Benefits: This position does not qualify for health or retirment benefits.
VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY AND UNITED STATES WORK AUTHORIZATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE EMPLOYMENT COMMENCES. A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT
Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran, or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Title IX Coordinator Section 504 Coordinator
Alexa Allman Alexa Allman Suzanne McKibbon
Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Director of Special Services
509-464-5519 509-464-5519 509-464-5526
alexa.allman@dpsdmail.org alexa.allman@dpsdmail.org suzanne.mckibbon@dpsdmail.org
Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation in compliance with
federal and state law should contact HR at 509-464-5500.