Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Middle School Assistant Basketball Coach

Reports to: Head Coach & Athletic Director

Pay Range: Refer to salary schedule

Work Year: Pre-season, In-season, off-season

Position Overview

The assistant coach is responsible for supporting the head coach in leading and managing all aspects of the athletic team, including developing practice plans, strategizing for games, mentoring student-athletes, developing sport skills, sportsmanship and promoting a positive team culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Understand and comply with all applicable district, state and federal guidelines, policies and laws.

2. Assist in developing team and individual player goals and maintains high expectations for both, including but not limited to: school attendance, passing grades, attend practice and contests, exhibit good sporting behavior and citizenship. The program is an extension of the classroom.

3. Follow and enforce all regulations, policies, philosophies, and administrative directives as set by the Elbert County School District C-2.

4. Assists in planning in advance and prepares for each contest in an effort to put the team in the best possible position to be successful.

5. Attend all practices and games, unless ill or with advanced notification and approval from the AD.

6. Adhere to district guidelines for building use gym and field access, as well as access and care of all district facilities.

7. Help manage district athletic facilities including cleanliness of locker rooms, gym(s) after each practice and contests, and maintenance to ensure the well-being of student-athletes, students, families and staff.

8. Equipment – Assists in Monitoring safety of all equipment on a daily basis.

9. Equipment - Assists in caring for, inventorying, and preparing all equipment, supplies, and uniforms for storage at the end of the season. Assists in Collecting all equipment, supplies, and uniforms checked out to team members. Assists in completing an itemized list and numbered inventory of equipment that needs replaced and what will carry over to next season.

10. Continue to grow as a coach; attends and participates in coaching clinics, takes coaching related courses, etc.

11. Seeks to attain and maintain good public relations with student-athletes, students, parents, staff and fellow coaches.

12. Assists in fundraising to support the efforts of the team and athletic department.

13. Uses SportsYou, designated by Elbert County School District C-2, to regularly communicate with student-athletes and families.

14. Check Elbert County School District C-2 issued email on a regular basis and respond in a timely manner.

15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Related Work Experience

Previous coaching experience in the specific sport or related field

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Excellent communication skills

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Intermediate English language skills

Excellent interpersonal relations skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment

Ability to be flexible with schedule changes

Maintain confidentiality of student information and records in compliance with confidentiality laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Must have a valid driver's license

Complete and pass Elbert County School District C-2 driving test for district vehicles

Must pass various pre-employment background screenings; required at entry

Must have current CPR and First Aid certification or obtain within 90 days or before the first official practice.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment

Microsoft and or Google applications