Varsity Girls Basketball Coach (Jr High) 087-2027

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the High School Athletic Director and the Administrator in charge of Athletics, the Basketball Coach will be responsible for directing all phases of a successful Basketball program (7-8).

Job Description / Essential Elements

TITLE 5, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
JOB TITLE: Coach Positions

5593, Temporary Athletic Team Coach Qualifications and Competencies

This section applies to any person serving at any grade level as a temporary athletic team coach.

A. The district shall determine whether a temporary athletic team coach is knowledgeable and competent in the areas of:

~Care and prevention of athletic injuries, basic first aid and emergency procedures;

~Coaching techniques;

~Rules and regulations in the athletic activity being coach; and

~Child or adolescent psychology, whichever is appropriate to the grade level of the involved sports activity.

B. The district shall establish a temporary athletic team coach’s qualifications in each of the below specified four competency areas:

Care and prevention of athletic injuries, basic sports injury first aid and emergency procedures as evidenced by one or more of the following:

~Completion of a college-level course in the care and prevention of athletic injuries and possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card; or

~A valid sports injury certificate or first aid card and a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card; or

~A valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I or II card; or

~A valid trainer’s certification issued by the National or California Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA/CATA); or

~The person has had practical experience under the supervision of an athletic coach or trainer, or has assisted in team athletic training and conditioning and has both valid CPR and first aid cards.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letter of Recommendation)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Requirements for Current District Employees
Internal applicants selected for a coaching assignment must provide verification of the following before beginning the assignment:

Substance-abuse prevention training addressing steroids, tobacco, and alcohol.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Coursework, District-approved training, or substantive experience related to child or adolescent psychology.
Any additional District, CIF, or legally required coaching certifications and trainings.

Human Resources will verify that the employee’s existing District clearances and employment records remain current. Selection is contingent upon completion and verification of all coaching requirements.

OUTSIDE APPLICANTS:
- Applicants selected for employment will be required to submit fingerprinting and negative TB test at their own expense.
-Valid California Driver’s License
-Department of Motor Vehicles Clearance/Printout
-High School Diploma or equivalent
-Substance abuse prevention training (as evidenced by college course, district approved workshop or seminar that includes instruction in substance abuse prevention, and the effects of steroids, tobacco, and alcohol)
-CPR and First Aid training (as evidenced by college course, district approved in-service)
-Child or adolescent psychology (as evidenced by college course, district approved seminars or substantive experience in school or community sports programs)