2024-2025 SY: Assistant Coach - Boys Basketball

Title: Assistant Coach - Boys Basketball	Work Unit: School Site	Reports To: Principal/Athletics Director
Contract Length: Season	Pay Schedule: Coach Stipends	Overtime Status: Exempt
Hours: Varies	Union Status: None	Licensure: Coaching License

Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.
 
General Function:
Develop student-athletes and team success through sport-specific training and event participation.  Students will be provided a positive in-season sport experience and develop physically during department guided off-season training. 
 
Education/Training/Experience:
Minimum:  Applicant must meet all NMAA/PED requirements for Coaching Licensure. High School graduation.
Preferred:  College degree with prior high school coaching experience. Two years sport-specific participation/training/and/or prior coaching experience at the high school level or above. Bilingual in English-Spanish.
 
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
NMAA By-Laws, policies..  SFPS District/Athletic Department Handbook, In-Service Training and, district policies and operational guides. Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft and Google software tools.
 
Essential Job Functions:
Performs all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential functions include the following:

1. Teach the sport by using the Six Pillars of Sportsmanship-Respect, Integrity, Honesty, Teamwork, Leadership and Personal Responsibility.

 
Salary Range:
$1,500 Stipend
 
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to): 
Sport specific implement usage/management/inventory.
 
Physical/Cognitive Requirements: 
Must be able to fully perform the duties associated with coaching: lift 50 pounds, carry items to sites, maintain professional relations/communications with supervisor, parents, student-athletes, the media, boosters, officials, and co-workers.). Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
 
Environmental Conditions: 
Must be able to fully perform the duties associated with coaching: lift 50 pounds, carry items to sites,
maintain professional relations/communications with supervisor, parents, student-athletes, the media,
boosters, officials, and co-workers. 
 
Personal Accountability:

1. Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
2. Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
3. Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
4. Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
5. Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/ special application.
6. Protects the district’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
7. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.