Courtesy 11 Head Boys Basketball Coach

Job Description

Job Description

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Courtesy-11

Issue Date:

07-08-26

Closing Date:

07-14-26

Head Boys Basketball Coach

Tribal School

Department of Human Services

Contracted $3500.00/Temporary/Part -Time

The Head Boys Basketball Coach shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective leadership for the boys' basketball program to enable success for all. As an administrative team leader, the Head Coach will be highly visible, work toward success for all, be an active listener, and promote a caring, supportive, healthy, and safe learning and athletic environment. The Head Coach must also value staff and student input, maintain high performance standards, know effective athletic and instructional practices, work collaboratively to solve problems, and encourage effective communication in the school and its communities. The Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the boys' basketball program, including varsity and sub-varsity levels, and will be responsible for program leadership, athlete development, staff supervision, and program operations.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Knowledge of basketball sport, including offensive and defensive systems, fundamental basketball skills, and game strategy.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, rules, and policies that govern the basketball sport, including NFHS Basketball rules and WIAA regulations.
• Knowledge of equipment needed and used in the sport and how to maintain it, as well as managing program logistics.
• Knowledge of physical fitness, conditioning, training requirements, injury prevention, and a proper and safe diet regime to be used by young athletes.
• Ability to assume responsibility in an educational environment to work with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Ability to prepare curriculum and organized practices for the sport activity, including organizing and supporting offseason and summer basketball opportunities consistent with guidelines.
• Ability to provide assistance for students to maintain academic eligibility for participation in the sport, emphasizing discipline, effort, character development, and academic success.
• Ability to supervise students, coordinate and mentor assistant coaching staff, and maintain a safe environment.
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality and follow all tribal school and district policies.
• Holds organizational meetings for the team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assess the player skills and assign the team positions.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice times to provide both individuals and team development.
• Coach will connect with parents for concerns regarding student athletes' performance, playing time etc.
• Work with the Athletic Director in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions.
• Assign duties to the assistant coach as necessary.
• Coach and instruct players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observe players during competition and participate to determine the needs for individuals or team improvements.
• Determine game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provide proper supervision of the athletes at all times.
• Monitor the academic performance of the team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follow state, regional and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the new media, booster clubs, service clubs and other organizations.
• Follow established procedures for the proper care, maintenance and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Work with the Athletic Director to develop a policy for awards and submit a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory and other related records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and some experience as a coach or assistant coach at the high school level or college level.

• Ability to demonstrate effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, team-building and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 6 months prior experience as a Coach at the High School/Middle School level, or any combination of experience working with youth or knowledge that provides the ability to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Before the beginning of the third year of coaching must complete a school district approved Coaching Principles training that requires a minimum of five (5) hours of instruction or complete the NFHS Coaches Fundamentals Course or attend all sessions of the WIAA Coaches School. After training completion coaches will be required to repeat this training every three (3) years.
• Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA approved rule clinic for the sport being coached prior to the end of the third week of the sports season.
• Possess a valid current First Aid Certification (or willing to obtain) or have completed a School District approved Athletic Training/Sports Medicine course equivalent to the Red Cross First Aid Card training or be enrolled in a First Aid Class.
• Possess a valid current CPR Certification or be enrolled in and approved CPR C, it must be renewed every three years.
• Have successfully completed Concussion recognition and management with Return to Play protocols and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness trainings as required by Washington State Law that must be renewed every three (3) years.
• Previous positive-coaching experience in basketball at the Middle or High School level.
• No history of child abuse or neglect.
• No history of drug or alcohol abuse.
• Ability to complete a background check according to Yakama Nation Tribal School requirements.
• Required to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit. May be required to complete the Defensive Dring Course (to be updated every 2 years).

Preferred Requirement:

• Prefer community college and/or vocational school degree or higher with study in job related area.
• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.