Extra Duty - Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

Varsity Assistant Coach

Supports the Varsity Head Coach with all assigned duties. Coaches and provides direction to student-athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Essential Functions:

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures
• Follows and maintains knowledge of all policies of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA)
• Exhibits loyalty to the Head Coach and OPS sports programs
• Assists instruction and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement
• Assists in planning and setting up activities, practices, and/or games
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student-athletes at all times
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles
• Travels with student-athletes on the team bus both to and from games/events
• Ensures the medical and safety requirements are followed
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential student records and inquiries
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, parents, community, and staff
• All other duties as assigned

Qualification:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate
• Certificates as determined by Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA)
• Commercial Drivers Licence (CDL) preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Computer literate; excellent written and oral communication ability
• Strong knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and laws applicable to education and special education
• Ability to follow all district policies and procedures
• Ability to work without supervision, and work as a team player
• Ability to document records accurately
• Ability to manage confidential information in a manner that respects students, families, and employees
• Ability to listen effectively
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stressful situations and when working with students exhibiting non-compliant behaviors
• Must maintain a high degree of professionalism through the following attributes and behaviors: empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal, and non-verbal communications; work effectively with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication; build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in situations of stress or demanding workplace conditions;
  
  maintain proficiency as needed by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility; dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach; meet all required standards of confidentiality and safety

Language

Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English language

Mathematical

Skills:

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to tasks

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Licenses and Registrations:

• Current driver's license in good standing

Physical Demands:

• There will be some physical exertion. The position requires mobility.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will spend substantial time on their feet in an active setting.
• Additionally there will be a need to frequently sit, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools, or controls.
• Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 30 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required less than 30% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, projector, and similar machines.

Work Environment:

• Activities associated with games, practice, and usual office working conditions.
• Travel, evening, and weekend hours will be necessary to attend events, meetings, and statewide events.