Mabton Junior High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach 

Primary Function:
A Junior High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach has the responsibility to help students develop skills and knowledge with the district's athletic handbook and goals that will contribute to the students' development as mature, able and responsible adults. Assistant Girls Basketball Coaches are responsible for maintaining a safe environment on and off campus. They are responsible for maintaining records of students and equipment. Commitment to uphold policies and expectations of the school district.

Directly Responsible To: Athletic Director and School Administration

Description of Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a positive role model to the athletes and parents
2. Teach Cross Country techniques, rules, strategies and tactics
3. Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility
4. Preside over team activities including all scheduled team practices and games
5. Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one's team
6. Monitor athletes personal conduct during games
7. Manage equipment and playing facilities in a responsible manner
8. Performs related duties as required
9. Hold a valid first aid/CPR/AED card, comply with Mabton School District policy and procedures
10. Demonstrated working knowledge of the above-mentioned sport
11. Demonstrated interest in and ability to work well with multicultural High School students, staff and community
12. Promote the sport within WIAA guidelines and complete all required WIAA Coaches Clinics and
13. Inventory, selection, care, maintenance of equipment and play surfaces
14. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the Athletic Director and School Administration
15. Cultural Competency; ability to effectively work with diverse populations

Other functions:

1. Follow oral and written instructions
2. Work cooperatively with other
3. Be neat, orderly and honest
4. Work weekdays, practice after school
5. Interpret policies and procedures
6. Travel with teams for matches during the week
7. Work with people of all ages
8. On a continuous basis, work indoors; intermittently travel to various off-site locations; may be exposed to dust, noise, hard surfaces, and may be exposed to varying temperature conditions while performing work

 Preferred Qualifications:

1. Ability to work well with children of various ages; basic knowledge of Cross Country
2. Willingness to learn and follow District rules and guidelines regarding youth sports
3. Prior head coaching experience is helpful, but not required
4. Education/experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying
5. Previous experience in coaching children in some type of sport
6. Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful coaching performance

 Minimum Qualifications:

1. Completion of high school diploma or GED
2. Must be 21 years of age or older
3. Complete Washington State Patrol Criminal History background check

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service-oriented manner. 
• May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students or parents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical capabilities require lifting and carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, and significant finger dexterity.
• Generally the job requires approximately 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing.
• Maintaining good hygiene is essential.

CONDITIONS:

 
The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplanted as necessary.

District employees, other than personnel in the District's Employment Services Department are not authorized to make promises of employment, promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than Employment services personnel are null and void. 

Mabton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Mabton School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employee: Title IX, Sec. 504 Coordinator, and Civil Rights Compliance Officer - Teresa Davison; 306 North Main Street, PO BOX 37, Mabton, WA 98935.