Fremont County School District Number 25
Riverton, Wyoming

Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (High School)

Reports to: Building Principal and Activities Director

Supervises: None

Approved/Revised Date: July 17, 2024

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have or be willing to acquire the appropriate WY Professional Teaching Standards Board coaching permit

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED  QUALIFICATIONS: 

• None  

POSITION SUMMARY

The School Coach works under the direction of the Activities Director. They should be a creative motivator, have effective communication skills, and possess a positive coaching style. This person must also set appropriate  level expectations for their sports team while maintaining strong, healthy relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster the department, school philosophy and mission statement of Fremont County Schools
• Establish philosophy and system to teach fundamental skills and techniques to their staff and student-athletes.
• Interest in fostering diversity, inclusion, and social justice to promote a healthy learning environment.
• Keep everyone informed and implement league bylaws, rules, and regulations, as well as those of the school’s handbook and National Federation Rules Book.
• See that lower-level head coaches, assistant coaches, and student-athletes adhere to an established Code of Ethics.
• Coordinate contest transportation and early departure time and/or other special arrangements as discussed with and approved by the Activities Director.
• Assist in the care and upkeep of facilities and equipment.
• Maintain a team web page (rosters, results, etc.).
• Delegate supervision assignments to their coaching staff, including locker room, practice area, buses, locker room, away games, weight room, etc., to maintain safety.
• Attend appropriate meetings for the league, coaching staff, and Activites Department.
• Help represent the department at various events, including admission open houses, general parent meetings, banquets, etc.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Works independently with little direct supervision
• Works as part of a team
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve District goals
• Displays effective multitasking and time management skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certified or classified personnel.

SALARY SCHEDULE

This position will be paid according to the approved Coach Contract’s Salary Schedule. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Sport Calendar, unless otherwise assigned by supervisor. 

CLEARANCES

Employment is contingent on a local, state, and federal criminal background clearance.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.