APS 6th Grade Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

Job title - APS 6th Grade Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

Reports to - Athletic Director

Work year/day - as needed for sports season

Salary Grade -APS Stipend Schedule

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide leadership training and supervision to student-athletes in a specific middle school sport fostering skill development teamwork sportsmanship and personal growth within the framework of the schools athletic program. Serves as a positive role model for students promoting a healthy and ethical approach to competition.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans organizes and leads engaging and developmentally appropriate practice sessions
2. Teaches fundamental skills team strategies and rules and regulations of the sport.
3. Helps athletes develop physical conditioning techniques and tactical understanding.
4. Analyzes individual and team performance providing constructive feedback and guidance.
5. Prioritizes the safety and well-being of all athletes during practices competitions and related activities.
6. Enforces safety procedures and ensures proper use of equipment and facilities.
7. Follows established procedures in case of athlete injury or emergency.
8. Completes and maintains required safety training including CPR and AED certifications.
9. Complies with the APSAP Coaches Handbook and supports an inclusive program that encourages participation from all interested students.
10. Maintains discipline and fosters positive team dynamics sportsmanship and respect for others.
11. Communicates effectively with athletes parents/guardians school administrators and other stakeholders using approved district communication tools.
12. Assists with the inventory care and maintenance of athletic equipment and uniforms.
13. Helps plan and coordinate the schedule of practices and events.
14. Performs related duties as assigned by the principal or athletic director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Basic understanding of the sport and willingness to learn coaching techniques.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to demonstrate physical skills associated with the sport including running throwing catching or other sport-specific techniques.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods of time (typically several hours at practices games or competitions).
• Ability to lift carry push or pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds (e.g. balls nets coolers gear bags).
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions for extended periods including varying weather (heat cold rain).
• Visual and auditory ability to observe and assess student-athlete performance as well as respond to emergency situations quickly.
• Sufficient mobility to respond quickly to on-field incidents or emergencies.
• Manual dexterity to operate scorekeeping equipment manage team gear or administer basic first aid if necessary.