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Basketball Coach Freshman Boys Jobs in Alpena at Alpena Public Schools
Alpena Public Schools is accepting applications for a Freshman Boys Basketball Coach (Fall Sport). The Coach help each participating student-athlete achieve the highest level of skill, develop an appreciation for values such as discipline and sportsmanship, and increase personal confidence.
See attached job description for additional information.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science/Arts degree is recommend with a valid teaching certificate. Preferred but not required: A degree program with a major or minor in physical education or equivalent hours and courses in coaching theory. Experience in water safety, coaching, first aid, CPR, lifeguard background, and sports medicine is desirable.
Alpena Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Position Title: Assistant Coach
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Athletic Director
SUMMARY: To help each participating student-athlete achieve the highest level of skill, develop an appreciation for values such as discipline and sportsmanship, and increase personal confidence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the sport at a high level.
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Carries out plans and directives of the head coach.
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Subs for the Head Coach, if required.
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Schedules regular, effective and structured practices throughout the season.
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Oversees safety conditions of facilities and provides for the supervision of students at all times.
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Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of individual games, season, and program history, when possible.
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Possesses a positive, enthusiastic attitude, is supportive, and maintains high standards of confidentiality, ethics, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership.
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Assists the Head Coach in educating students and parents about expectations during annual Right-To-Know Meetings.
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Enforces all APS and MHSAA policies. Possesses knowledge of the Athletic Code of Conduct and applies consequences for infractions.
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Monitors student academic achievement.
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Maintains competency in rules, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
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Participates in off-season training and skill enhancement opportunities for athletes.
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Interacts in a professional manner with booster organizations.
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Coordinates with other coaches and the Athletic Department to best serve athletes.
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Assists the head coach with fundraising, collecting necessary fees, and keeping appropriate records of financial transactions.
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Consistently enforces performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition.
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Works with the Athletic Department in scheduling activities and other general issues.
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Maintains necessary physical cards, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
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Responsible for the distribution and care of equipment and appropriate supervision of its use.
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Assists the Head Coach in presenting consistent and positive public communications through the school and media to inform parents and the general public about the program.
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Systematically recruits student-athletes from within our student body.
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Communicates regularly with athletic trainer and parents concerning injuries and student-playing status. Establishes and adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow-up.
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Maintains regular and reliable program attendance.
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Follows all Board policies, including building level procedures.
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Reviews email communication regularly and responds as needed.
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Must hold or obtain first aid, CPR and AED certifications.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students on the particular program.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science/Arts degree is required with a valid teaching certificate. Must hold or obtain first aid, CPR and AED certifications. Preferred but not required: Experience in physical education, coaching, and sports medicine.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of the district.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and/or run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward, and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.
The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation in a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the sporting event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of others. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate to very loud.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance use or abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Title: Basketball Coach Freshman Boys
Company: Alpena Public Schools
Location: Alpena
