Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Sisters Middle School

Posting Date: October 18, 2024

Position Closes: Open Until Filled

Position Available: October 28,2024

Position Description:

Sisters Middle School, a proud member of the Central Oregon Middle School League, invites applications for the position of Assistant Boys Basketball Coach. The candidate must possess the skills of a dynamic teacher who loves the game of Basketball and is passionate about working with student-athletes.  The applicant will demonstrate the ability to assist in leading a Basketball program and its surrounding culture in its entirety.  Knowledge and commitment to the academic success of all Sisters athletes, commitment to school, and to conference are required.

Sisters is located in beautiful and sunny Central Oregon with surrounding mountains, lakes, streams and outdoor activities which include; skiing, fishing, climbing, and boating.   Central Oregon is a hub for athletics-based education and communities committed to healthy lifestyles. 

Interested candidates please contact:

Tracy Suckow                                                               Abby deSmet, Athletic Director, SMS

541-549-8521 ext. 5021                                                541-549-2099 ext. 5539
tracy.suckow@ssd6.org                                        abby.desmet@ssd6.org

• Sisters School District Athletics Department seeks to develop the athlete as a total

person and encourages multidimensional athletes.  We seek coaches, who are motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to developing talent in accordance with this philosophy.

• Assist the Sisters Head Boys Basketball Coach to develop, articulate, and implement a vision for Sisters School District Basketball Program K-12. Have high expectations for all student-athletes and coaching staff.
• Realize that you are a role model and are expected to conduct yourself with the highest ethical and moral standards of good sportsmanship and teaching.
• Help develop and implement an off-season program for your athletes.
• Recommend / assist in scheduling for your sport to the Athletic Director.
• Help fundraise for needs outside limited budget.
• Recommend and purchase of new equipment.
• Responsible for marking, care, inventory of supplies/uniforms etc. Responsible for your sport’s academic improvement / accountability.
• Understand and be a conduit of information regarding eligibility, practices, and all other team-related information including lettering, team rules etc.
• In case of injury making sure that the athletic trainer, parents, and if necessary the doctor are involved in care of the student athlete.
• Honoring all levels of athletic achievement through the celebration of improvement.
• Embrace the desire to build inclusive programs based on the pursuit of excellence.

(Advocate for all participants to attain an opportunity for athletic participation,

physical fitness, health, well-being, and champions attitude.)  

• Help set-up / run / take-down all home athletic contests.
• Approach challenges as a team. Demonstrate a unified effort which is distinguished by loyalty, selflessness, cooperation, and honoring the Sisters community.
• Model the “Outlaws Together” attitude by working with all coaches, administrators, staff within the athletic department on a common mission.

 Qualifications:

• Top-Notch teaching, communication, motivation, technology, and organization skills.
• He/she should have knowledge of the technical rules of Middle School Basketball and have strong organizational skills, familiarity scheduling basketball games and a strong desire to develop many young student athletes.
• Successful high school / college coaching experience or equivalent.
• Strong collaboration with other coaches by building enthusiasm, loyalty, cooperation and friendships all as a basis for an athletic department built on the pursuit of excellence.
• Have high academic expectations of student / athletes and hold all players accountable.
• Must hold NFHS Foundations of Coaching, Concussion, Steroid, 3-Dimensional Coaching Training, I&P Discriminatory Acts, and Heat Illness certifications as well as a valid First Aid / CPR card prior to working with SSD student athletes.

Posting can be located at: https://district.ssd6.org/departments/district-office-operations/humanresources/co-curricular-applications/

Salary:  $ 2,354.40 - $ 2,825.28 for the season, based on prior paid coaching experience.

Submission Details: Submit your TalentEd Recruit & Hire Application, Cover Letter, Resume, Two (2) letters of recommendation on TalentEd Recruit and Hire @ https://sisters.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx (Link on webpage).

Contact: The HR Department for any questions regarding this position @ 541 549-8521 #5021

Sisters School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $2,354 - $2,825