27-1151 Overflow Boys Basketball Coach

POSITION SUMMARY
The middle school coach will work within the framework of the middle school athletics to provide leadership in the ongoing development and improvement of student athletes in their sport through coordinating, planning, evaluation, and implementation of programs. All coaches have the responsibility of carrying on their respective sport within the best interest of Marana Unified School District and its students within the bounds of the Northwest League bylaws. Middle school athletics programs will be a minimum of four days a week while in season.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate a high level of dependability and organization

Utilize positive interpersonal relations and effective communication skills

Exhibit effective problem solving skills and judgment

Maintains inventory of all sporting equipment and supplies

Works with administrators, purchasing staff, and vendors to procure needed athletic equipment and supplies

Communicates expectations to team members and families at the beginning of each season. This communication includes information for practice schedules, athlete expectations, and playing time distribution.

Organizes and implements an efficient and effective try-out system.

Organizes effective practice and game plans. This includes the organization of additional coaching staff members.

Complies with district and school procedures

Applies knowledge of sport to develop players at all levels of ability

Hold athletes to high behavioral and academic expectations

Sportsmanship displayed by team members during practice, travel, and competition

Works to increase knowledge of sport and player development

Partners with parent groups to positively impact experience of players

Follows all procurement and fundraising rules and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

In addition, the coach at the middle school level will collaborate with the athletic director to identify their role and responsibilities with regards to:
• Promotion of the sport
• Planning tryouts for program
• Parent communication/ team letters
• Inventory- uniform and equipment management
• Camps to support skill development
• Communication with elementary and high school programs of same sport
• Transition of athletes from elementary and to high school programs
• Community building events

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience coaching assigned sport

Exceptional communication skills with students and parents, and the ability to work with people who have a variety of skills, backgrounds, and temperaments

Must possess a patient, positive and proactive attitude in dealing with students and parents

Current CPR/First Aid Certification

Seasonal position

$1 , 734.00 Stipend

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.
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