Head Girls Basketball Coach - 6th Grade - HPS
Eagle County Schools
- Vail, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
Eagle County School District believes in a foundation of instruction that grows students to have creative minds, compassion for others, an enthusiasm for learning, and the courage to act on their dreams. We prepare our students to be successful in their careers or college experiences, and to contribute to their communities in positive and effective ways.Careers
Eagle County School District is continuously looking for great people and outstanding educators for our district. As a progressive and dynamic employer, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package (including health insurance and Colorado PERA Retirement) for qualifying employees PLUS the chance to work in a positive and supportive organization.SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TODAY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH EAGLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
As part of the application process, candidates will need to provide:A current resume
Three current letters of recommendation
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if applicable). Unofficial copies are sufficient for application purposes, but official copies must be submitted promptly upon employment.
A copy of your Colorado teaching certificate or license, or a statement of the status of your application to the Colorado Department of Education.
For Colorado Licensure information, contact the Colorado Department of Education at 303-866-6600 or visit the CDE website.Upon completing your application, it will be kept in our applicant database until December 31st of the current year. Our principals have the opportunity to reference your materials directly in our applicant database. Should there be a specific position for which you would like to be considered, please re-enter your online application and indicate your interest in the employment preference(s) section. Each school's principal is responsible for interviews and selections in their building and we strongly suggest that you contact them directly to indicate your interest in their vacancies.Job Description:HEAD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH - 6TH GRADEHomestake Peak SchoolHPS is excited to be adding to our basketball coaching staff! Our coaches will instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the student(s) shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student(s) shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.SUPERVISED BY: Athletic Director and PrincipalSUPERVISES: Assistant Coach(es)ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:
- Develop and present a policy on lettering to supervisors for review and approval prior to the first seasons contest.
- Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques that will be taught.
- Responsible for operation within budget appropriations and participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the current and next season.
- Recommend equipment guidelines as to type, style, color, or technical specifications and is accountable for all equipment and collets the costs of any equipment lost or not returned.
- Arrange for the issuing, storing, and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same.
- Responsible for meeting with parents and participants prior to the start of the sport season.
- Provide program expectations, procedures and policies to parents and participants.
- Delegate specific duties, analyze staff effectiveness.
- Evaluate assistant coach(s).
- Have knowledge of athletic policies approved by the Eagle County Schools and CHASSA and are responsible for implementation within the coaching staff.
- Have knowledge and be able to implement CHSAA, national, and league regulations.
- Assist in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled practices/sporting events or and adheres to scheduled facility times.
- Assist in providing documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examination, parental consent, and eligibility, and proof of insurance.
- Report in writing, ineligibility status for players the first working day following an event to the athletic director, league schools and CHSAA headquarters.
- Monitor student athlete’s grades and conduct in regards to eligibility.
- Supervise athletic participants from the time they report to the practice site or game until they leave at the conclusion of the activity.
- Provide training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete participant.
- Direct and guide assistants, statisticians and student managers.
- Monitor athletic areas.
- Promote the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports’ programs and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, youth programs, or in any other feasible manner.
- Responsible for knowledge, understanding and enforcing all aspects of the Eagle County Schools athletic handbook.
- Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, their care, and proper use.
- Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving the building.
- Attend all practices, games, and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
- Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
- Assist the athletic director in scheduling and requirements for tournaments and special sporting events.
- Follow the proper administrative chain of command and refer all requests/concerns accordingly.
- Provide proper safeguard for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
- Present information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and contest results.
- Perform other duties assigned.
- Utilize only team building exercises that do not include harassment or hazing
- Within 24 hours of an incident, completes paperwork on all athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office.
All students, staff, parents, media, vendors, and community representativesQUALIFICATIONS:
- Meets CHSAA certification requirements
- Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program
- Successful coaching experience in assigned sport
- Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field
- Demonstrated effective problem solving skills
- Coaching experience and knowledge of CHSAA