POSITION SUMMARY:

Kettle Falls School District is currently recruiting for a High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2024-25 Basketball season. This is a part-time, seasonal position beginning November 2021 and lasting approximately 10-12 weeks. The daily work schedule will vary slightly according to team practice and competition schedules, but will generally be focused between 3-7:30pm time slot, Monday-Friday. There are games scheduled on most Saturdays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

High School Assistant Basketball coach specific responsibilities include:

This position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

• Assists the Head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• This coach will coach the JV team.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.

• Observe players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Assists in determining game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Assist with summer basketball practices and games.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The Salary Range for High School Assistant Basketball Coach is Min $3,010 – Max $4,014 per contract.   Documented paid coaching experience from public and private schools (middle school, high school, or collegiate level), in and out of state, will be used in determining salary schedule placement. 

Employees who are not also employed in other positions with the District will accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.  Employees who are not also employed in other benefit-qualifying positions with the District and who work 630 hours within a school year will become benefit eligible for the remainder of the school year.  Standard benefits include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Benefits provided are through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) at https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees.

Successful candidates must be available for all practices and competitions during the coaching season. Experience coaching track at some level is preferred, but not required. Additionally, candidates must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and must possess or obtain prior to the start of their season current First Aid and CPR certification.

Kettle Falls School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator

Julie Peterson, HR

Address: PO Box 458 Kettle Falls, WA 99141

Telephone Number: 509.738.6625

Email: jpeterson@kfschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Greg Price, Special Education Director

Address: PO Box 458 Kettle Falls, WA 99141

Telephone Number: 509.738.6625

Email: gprice@kfschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Michael Olsen, Superintendent

Address: PO Box 458 Kettle Falls, WA 99141

Telephone Number: 509.738.6625

Email: molsen@kfschools.org