JV Girls Basketball Coach

OSAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ASSISTANT COACH

The mission of the Osage Community School is to sustain and enhance

a caring community to produce enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

JOB SUMMARY

Reports to:  Head Coach, Activities Director, and Building Principal

Summary: Responsible for instructing athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.  At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Will have a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Osage Board of Education and responsibility for its implementation.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.  Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Engages in professional growth by attending clinics according to District policy.
• Will read and have a thorough knowledge of information and policy as it pertains in the District’s Coaches Handbook.
• Works with the Activities Director and Head Coach in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament or special sport events.
• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.  Assists in the coordinating program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Provides training rules and other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Recommends programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies in coordination with the Head Coach to the Activities Director.
• Assists in directing student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches’ office, authorizes who may enter, and issues or requisitions equipment.
• Permits athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.  Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment.
• Assists in securing all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program, and promotes sport outside the school through youth programs or in any other feasible manner. 
• Responsible for working in collaboration with the Head Coach with the respective Booster Club members as a joint support network.
• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with new media, Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
• Demonstrates the understanding and acceptance of similarities and differences among individuals and groups regardless of their age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status or familial status.
• Works courteously and cooperatively with other staff members regardless of their age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status or familiar status.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations and implements the same consistently and interprets for staff.
• Effective, professional oral communication  and interpersonal skills
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and at the same time continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
• Self-directed with ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously so tasks are completed in a reasonable manner
• Organized
• Team player
• Detail oriented
• Problem solver

SPECIFICATIONS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification, Teaching License, or other legal credential required
• Holds an Athletic Coach endorsement/certification or other legal credential; and any other associated training requirements therein (i.e. concussion, etc.)
• Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to see and read a computer screen and printed materials with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom/gymnasium/athletic field levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in indoors, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 35 lbs. to height and up to 45 lbs. to waist height; ability to bend, stoop, walk and reach overhead.

ADA accommodations may be requested.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Duties are normally performed in a school/office/athletic field or gymnasium environment, and may include duties performed in each of those environments.  Lighting is adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by dust or other materials.  Temperature can vary with participation in any number of associated outdoor activities.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Any employee not covered by a negotiated contract agreement is an “at-will” employee.  Either the school district or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law.