Assistant Coach, Middle School Boys Basketball

Assistant Coach, Middle School Boys Basketball

SUMMARY: Responsible for providing a safe and secure school environment, fostering an optimal learning environment, and acting as a deterrent to unsafe or poor behavior by patrolling the field, monitoring student behavior, enforcing school, district, and CHSAA policies, intervening in physical encounters, monitoring visitors, reporting unsafe or unhealthy conditions, and assisting administrators and/or public officials with emergency or investigative situations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience with coaching.
• Experience in the sport is required and experience as a coach is preferred.
• Copy of two current letters of recommendation and current certifications are highly recommended but not required with initial application.
• Stipend $2,400.00, paid October–December 2026.
• Per‑a retirement benefits.
• Responsibility to verify experience rests with employee.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Current CPR, First Aid and AED certifications.
• 1 year registered CHSAA or PERM Coach certification; current CHSAA certifications required.
• Ability to respond to hostile situations and intervene in physical altercations.
• Ability to work with large groups of students, including students with special needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and multiple priorities.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, authorizer policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Knowledgeable in sport.
• Common sense, problem solving, mediation skills and mature attitude.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of information technology systems and any other department‑specific software and equipment required within 2 months after entering the position.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring the behavior and safety of students on school grounds.
• Responsible for providing Head Athletic Coach all purchase information before any monies are spent; final authorizer is the Athletic Director.
• Employee is responsible for accuracy of cash collections and funds security.
• Follow all fundraising requirements as outlined by the Finance Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity – At The Academy, we know that diversity makes us stronger and challenges us to think differently every day. The Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability.

Physically demanding tasks and a fast‑moving environment are typical for this role. The job requires the ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings and to respond quickly to emergency situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Reports to:

Athletic Director and Head Athletic Coach. Direct reports:
None.