Girls Basketball Coach - Junior
About the Employer
Junior High Girls Basketball Coach
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Athletic Director and Principal, coaches are responsible for planning, organizing, and leading practices that align with their sport. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both individual athletes and opposing teams to develop effective strategies and select team members for competitions.
Coaches play a vital role in motivating and mentoring athletes, fostering sportsmanship, and instilling a respect for the game. They ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to participate and benefit from the school's athletic programs.
Coaches serve as role models, leaders, and educators, helping student-athletes grow both on and off the field while promoting a positive and competitive athletic experience.
Reporting Relationships
This position reports to the Athletic Director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the High School Principal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Planning and Leading Structured Practice Sessions
Creating and implementing strategies to maximize team performance in competitions
Coaching and Mentoring
Providing real-time feedback and coaching during games
Mentoring players to develop discipline, teamwork, and respect for the sport
Encouraging and motivating athletes to continuously improve their skills
Team Management
Maintaining accurate player and team records
Recruiting new athletes to strengthen the team
Facilities and Equipment Maintenance
Maintaining equipment and facilities to ensure a safe and functional playing environment
Required Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience playing or coaching the sport is preferred
Required Certifications
Coaching permit for designated sport through Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board, or the ability to obtain one
Current CPR/First Aid certification
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.
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.Specific Vision Abilities Required
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and 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.
The noise level in this environment can be from moderate to quite loud depending upon the activity in the sporting arena.Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
County School District Non-Discrimination Policy
County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Coordinator: Mark Broderson
CCSD#1 Superintendent
Address: 122 State Highway 585, Sundance, WY 82729
Telephone No.: 307.283.2299
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr or call 1-800-421-3481.