Grade School Basketball Coach
About the Employer
Job Description
Extra pay for extra duty position - Clifton Hill Middle School - 8th grade basketball coach.
Upper Darby School District Seeking Qualified Seasonal Coach Candidates
Upper Darby School District is seeking qualified seasonal coach candidates for the position listed above. Successful candidates will have knowledge of the sport and will demonstrate effective coaching technique, leadership and mentoring skills; the ability to relate well within the school community; and the desire to provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship and high standards. Qualified candidates will enhance the school's commitment to diversity and inclusivity and will be committed to the school's vision and mission.
Prior Successful Coaching Experience, Preferably at the High School and/or College Level
Prior successful coaching experience, preferably at the high school and/or college level.
Excellent Communication, Organizational, and Interpersonal Skills
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Strong Character with a Team-Oriented Spirit and Ability to Connect Meaningfully with Students
A strong character with a team-oriented spirit, and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community.
Considerable Knowledge of and Experience Coaching That Sport, Including Competitions, Practices, and Strength/Conditioning
Considerable knowledge of and experience coaching that sport, including competitions, practices, and strength/conditioning.
Effective Verbal and Written Communication and Interpersonal Skills with Ability to Organize and Prioritize Work
Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize and prioritize work.
High School or Collegiate Playing Experience
High school or collegiate playing experience.
Experience Working with Middle and High School-Aged Students
Experience working with middle and high school-aged students.
Positive Student-Centered Approach to Coaching
A positive student-centered approach to coaching.
Demonstrated Technical, Theoretical, and Applied Knowledge Pertinent to the Assigned Sport
Demonstrated technical, theoretical, and applied knowledge pertinent to the assigned sport.
CPR and First Aid Certified or Ability to Become Certified
CPR and first aid certified or the ability to become certified.
Strong Affinity for the Mission of Upper Darby School District and Educational Philosophy Consistent with the School's Mission and Values
Strong affinity for the mission of Upper Darby School District and an educational philosophy consistent with the school's mission and values.
Knowledge of Basic Computer Operations
Knowledge of basic computer operations.
Required Clearances Include Criminal Background Clearance (ACT 34), Child Abuse Clearance (ACT 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (ACT 114)
Required clearances include criminal background clearance (act 34), child abuse clearance (act 151), and fbi fingerprint clearance (act 114).
Meets Criteria for Employment in a PA Public School
Meets criteria for employment in a pa public school.
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Successful candidates will have knowledge of the sport and will demonstrate effective coaching technique, leadership and mentoring skills; the ability to relate well within the school community; and the desire to provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship and high standards.
Qualified Candidates Will Enhance the School's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity and Will Be Committed to the School's Vision and Mission
Qualified candidates will enhance the school's commitment to diversity and inclusivity and will be committed to the school's vision and mission.
This List is Intended to be Illustrative Rather Than Complete and Serves to Show Major Duties
This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties. And responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the coach. The coach will be required to perform other duties requested by the director of athletics and/or school administrator.
Observe the Rules of the PIAA, PIAA District 1, and the Central Athletic League (CAL)
Provide leadership and general team management in the areas of daily practice, skills, and character development.
Remain Current with Theories and Techniques in Their Sport
Remain current with theories and techniques in their sport.
Attend All Coaches' Meetings and Collaborate with Assistant Coach(es) and Student Manager
Attend all coaches' meetings and collaborate with assistant coach(es) and student manager.
Establish and Maintain Effective Working Relationships with Coaches, Athletic Administrators, Students, Parent Body, and the Community
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coaches, athletic administrators, students, parent body, and the community.
Evaluate and Assess Players' Skills and Select Team Rosters
Evaluate and assess players' skills and select team rosters.
Responsible for Team Equipment
Responsible for team equipment.
Keep the Scorebook Current and Available
Keep the scorebook current and available.
Report Areas of Concern Immediately to Athletic Directors - Fields, Transportation, Facilities, Opposing Teams, Student Behavior, Parent Issues, etc.
Report areas of concern immediately to athletic directors - fields, transportation, facilities, opposing teams, student behavior, parent issues, etc.
Initiate Appropriate and Regular Communication with Student-Athletes and Parents
Initiate appropriate and regular communication with student-athletes and parents.
Follow School Procedures Regarding Transportation, Injuries, Participation, Meals
Follow school procedures regarding transportation, injuries, participation, meals.
Report and Follow Up with Athletic Trainer About Injuries
Report and follow up with athletic trainer about injuries.
Write and Submit Individual Comments on Each Student as Scheduled
Write and submit individual comments on each student as scheduled.
Manage Athletes at the Appropriate Level of the Assigned Sport
Manage athletes at the appropriate level of the assigned sport.
Monitor Student-Athlete Academic Progress and Academic Advisement
Monitor student-athlete academic progress and academic advisement.
Enforces the CCS Student Code of Character
Enforces the ccs student code of character.
Promotes Good Citizenship Through Actions as a Role Model
Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model.
Conducts Himself or Herself According to Professional, Ethical Principles That Reflect Favorably Upon the Individual and the School
Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school.
Maintains the Highest Level of Confidentiality Pertaining to School and Students' Information, Progress, and Records
Maintains the highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students' information, progress, and records.
Abides by the CCS Employee Manual and All Current PA Public School Expectations
Abides by the ccs employee manual and all current pa public school expectations.
Our Mission
Our mission is: It is the mission of the Upper Darby School District to provide a comprehensive educational program that develops all learners into critical thinkers, with effective communication skills, empowering them to adapt to an ever-changing world. Our students will demonstrate integrity and confidence while cultivating a learner's mindset in pursuit of personal excellence and service to others.
We Believe All Individuals Are Capable of Learning
All individuals are capable of learning.
Individuals Learn in Different Ways and at Different Rates
Individuals learn in different ways and at different rates.
Individuals Have the Right to Be Treated with Respect and Dignity
Individuals have the right to be treated with respect and dignity.
Students Are Unique Individuals with Varied Talents and Skills
Students are unique individuals with varied talents and skills.
Successful Learning Experiences Build Self-Esteem
Successful learning experiences build self-esteem.
Learning Is Most Effective in a Caring Environment Where High Standards of Social Interaction Are Maintained
Learning is most effective in a caring environment where high standards of social interaction are maintained.
Education Should Encourage Individuals to Acquire Knowledge and Attitudes Necessary to Live in a Changing Global Society
Education should encourage individuals to acquire knowledge and attitudes necessary to live in a changing global society.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision-Making Are Essential Life Skills
Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making are essential life skills.
Updates in Technology Necessitate Continuous Personal and Organizational Adjustment
Updates in technology necessitate continuous personal and organizational adjustment.
Professional Development of All Staff is Vital to Meet the Changing Needs of Students and to Reflect Current Best Practices
Professional development of all staff is vital to meet the changing needs of students and to reflect current best practices.
The Educational Program Must Meet the Needs of All Learners and Be Responsive to the Needs and Resources of the Community
The educational program must meet the needs of all learners and be responsive to the needs and resources of the community.
Cultural and Ethnic Diversity is a Valued Strength of Our Community
Cultural and ethnic diversity is a valued strength of our community.
Society Benefits When Individual Rights Are Balanced with the Needs of the Group as a Whole
Society benefits when individual rights are balanced with the needs of the group as a whole.
Quality Public Education Directly Benefits the Entire Community
Quality public education directly benefits the entire community.
Lifelong Learning is Essential for All Individuals
Lifelong learning is essential for all individuals.
Education Is the Responsibility of the Entire Community, the School, the Family, and Most Importantly, the Individual
Education is the responsibility of the entire community, the school, the family, and most importantly, the individual.
The Upper Darby School District is an Equal Opportunity Education Institution and Does Not Discriminate in Its Educational Programs, Activities, or Employment Practices on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sexual Orientation, Disability, Age, Religion, Ancestry, Union Membership, or Any Other Legally Protected Category
The upper darby school district is an equal opportunity education institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected category.
Interested Candidates Should Contact the Human Resources Department at (610) 293-8600 Extension 1234
Interested candidates should contact the human resources department at (610) 293-8600 extension 1234.
We Look Forward to Receiving Your Application
We look forward to receiving your application.
Thank You for Your Interest in Joining Our Team!
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!