Location: Brush Prairie,WA, USA
Position Description
Battle Ground High School
Varsity Assistant Coach - Boys Basketball
Winter Season
2024 - 2025
Battle Ground Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Assistant Varsity Coach to support the head coach in leading, developing, and inspiring our sports teams in alignment with the philosophy and purpose of education-based athletic programs. The successful candidate will embody a strong ethical foundation, promote character development, and possess knowledge of various sports skills, tactics, safety, and injury prevention. This role requires a commitment to fostering a positive sport experience, lifelong participation in physical activities, and the holistic development of athletes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Philosophy and Ethics:
* Assist in developing and communicating a sound coaching philosophy that aligns with the district and WIAA rules
and regulations.
* Promote a positive sports experience and the benefits of lifelong physical activity.
Character Development:
* Model and emphasize growth mindset, honesty, respect, sportsmanship, integrity, and responsibility.
* Help establish high behavioral standards for coaches and athletes and communicate the program's Core Covenants.
Sport Skills and Tactics:
* Support the head coach in mastering and teaching the skills, combinations, strategies, and tactics of the specific
sport.
* Assist in scouting for planning practices, game preparation, and analysis.
Safety and Injury Prevention:
* Ensure a safe environment for practices and competitions.
* Hold First Aid/CPR certifications and provide immediate care for injuries.
Teaching and Communication:
* Help create a positive learning environment and utilize effective communication to enhance learning and group
success.
* Assist in evaluating and preparing written practice plans, monitor goals, and incorporate mental skills to reduce
sport anxiety.
Organization and Administration:
* Demonstrate efficiency in contest management and legal responsibilities.
* Assist in managing information, documents, records, and fulfill risk management procedures.
Physical Conditioning:
* Support the head coach in implementing a conditioning program based on exercise physiology and biomechanical
principles.
* Advocate for proper nutrition and drug-free sport participation.
Evaluation:
* Help implement effective team performance evaluation techniques.
* Assist in conducting objective evaluations of athletes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Strong understanding of WIAA and district rules and regulations
* Ability to develop and communicate a clear coaching philosophy
* Certification in First Aid/CPR
* Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Conditions of Employment
* Are you eligible for lawful employment in the United States? Proof of identity and citizenship or legal right to work will be required upon hire.
* I authorize Battle Ground Public Schools, henceforth known as the District, to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational, or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information.
* I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information, including omissions, in my application or interview(s) may result in dismissal at any time during my period of employment with the District. I also understand that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check and approval of the Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the District.
* Are you willing to be fingerprinted at ESD 112 upon offer of employment, if you do not have current fingerprint records on file? The cost, currently $85.00, to be borne by the applicant.
* Do you confirm that you DO NOT have a serious behavioral problem which endangers the educational welfare or personal safety of students, teachers, or other colleagues? A serious behavior problem includes, but is not limited to: dishonesty; immorality; misuse of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a prescription drug; or furnishing alcohol or controlled substances to a minor or student.
* I have never been convicted/and or pleaded guilty of a crime against children. (If this is true, answer yes. If this is false, answer no.
General Questions
* Are you a current employee of this district? (Please note: substitutes are not considered employees for application purposes.) If yes; what is your district start date and current position?
* Were you previously employed by Battle Ground Public Schools? If yes; when, and in what capacity?
* Do you have a valid First Aid card? If yes; when does it expire?
* Do you have a valid CPR card? If yes; when does it expire?
* Have you ever been convicted and or pleaded guilty to a crime? If yes, please contact Human Resources to explain.
* Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If yes, please contact Human Resources to explain.
Attachment Requirements and Hints
Extra Curricular positions require a cover letter and documentation of current First Aid and CPR certification. If you are in the process of obtaining certification, please upload a document to that effect in place of the First Aid/CPR attachment or upload a statement of willingness to attend a district provided First Aid/CPR class.
Benefits
This position is not benefit or retirement eligible at time of hire. It could become eligible if position changes to meet the criteria.
This position is entitled to sick leave as prescribed by CBA or WA State Law.
Attachments
Cover Letter*
First Aid/CPR card*
Letter of Reference # 1
Letter of Reference # 2
Letter of Reference # 3
Letter of Reference # 4
Resume
Other