Asst. Girls Basketball Coach

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:

6/19/2024

Location:

Clear Creek Middle School

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JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintain current certification through the Professional Teaching Standard Board (PTSB)

• Maintain all appropriate certifications (CPR, First Aid) and immunizations.

JOB GOALS/OBJECTIVES: To help each participating student achieve a higher level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for success in the sport involved.

• The assistant coach helps the head coach in choosing players for the team and assigning them to a position. He/she will need to help with tryouts and separate the players into varsity and junior varsity teams (or A, B, and C teams as applicable) based on skill, teamwork, and potential.

• Upon observing the players in practice sessions, the coach should help determine who will be the starters, keeping an eye for improvement from other players.

• The coach must have a good knowledge of the sport he/she is coaching. Experience playing, coaching, or acting as a referee is valuable for the position of an assistant coach.

• In addition to knowing about the rules of the sport, the coach must be aware of other rules and regulations.

• The assistant coach may be asked to help with paperwork and must be knowledgeable about several regulations.

• Must have a good relationship with their team while remaining the leader.

• Some coaches may need to encourage students working through injuries or in danger of losing their spot due to poor academic performance.