NYOS Charter School Coach Job Description

Job Title: Elementary Basketball Coach

Reports to: Athletic Director and/or Secondary Principal

Job Type: Part-Time Seasonal, Contractor

 

About NYOS

NYOS, an acronym for "Not Your Ordinary School", is a public charter school with two campuses located in North Austin. NYOS educates the whole student. We foster a collegial PreK-12 program that challenges each learner with rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and expectations for civic engagement.

 

Job Summary

Part-Time contracted Coaching male and/or female athletes in a specific sport or activity. A coach is considered a role model for athletes assigned to his/her team; therefore, sportsmanship, fair play, and full participation are mandatory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Attend all scheduled coaches' meetings and training sessions.
• Conduct a short parents' meeting before the start of the season- introduce yourself, give contact info, etc
• Plan, Supervise, and Facilitate safe and effective coaching practices that are suitable for the age and ability of the participants
• Supervise safe arrival and departure of children; supervise children and assistant coaches during practices and games
• Learn and adhere to the handbook, league rules, policies, and procedures
• Maintain any and all equipment provided by NYOS Charter School and return in its same condition at the conclusion of the season
• Report any incidents to the Athletics Coordinator
• Work with the Athletics Coordinator to ensure collection of all applicable fees are collected and turned in to the NYOS Charter School Business Office

Prerequisites:

• Complete the required background check, and job description, and attend any training events set by the Athletics Coordinator or NYOS Charter School
• Conduct yourself in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner at all times
• Provide patience and organization for participants on your team
• CPR Certified or willing to be Certified

Minimum Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Some experience as a coach or assistant coach at the middle school or high school level preferred but not required.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in both a hands-on, team environment, and independently; work involves moderate exposure to loud noises, weather, and physical risks.

Essential Functions

• Physical abilities include but are not limited to being able to communicate information clearly as well as the ability to see objects at a close range and at a distance, in order to establish and maintain safe and effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Assesses student's skills and assigns team positions.
• Have the knowledge for the sport being coached with additional background. ? Observes students, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Works with the athletic coordinator to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season promptly.
• 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 as needed.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

Compensation:

Non-Taxable Stipend at the end of the season

 

Schedule:

After school Ranging From 3:45 pm- 6:15 pm at an off-site location. Coaches set times and they are verified through the AC and approved through league-accepted dates and times as well.

(Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants)

NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability, in hiring or providingeducation or access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs. TheExecutive Director has been designated to coordinate compliance with thenondiscrimination requirements of Title IX. The Director of Special Services has beendesignated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both can be reached at 12301 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753, 512-583-6967