Hybrid Boys Assistant Basketball Coach at Sparta Lincoln School bei Sparta Community Unit School District 140

SUMMARY: 
To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.  These positions are renewed on a yearly basis by the Board of Education.  

DUTIES: 
1.  Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.  
2.  Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.  
3.  Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.  
4.  Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate.  
5.  Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.  
6.  Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.  
7.  Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in his sport.  
8.  Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standarts by individual students.  
9.  Maintains inventory of all uniforms and equipment at the beginning and end of each season and promptly reports any missing items to the Athletic Director.  
10.  Reports statistics and game scores to all media outlets as designated by the respective conference in a timely fashion.  
11.  May be required to perform other duties as assigned by the administration.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 
1.  High School diploma or equivalent required.  
2.  Must have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or must have completed/passed a Coaches Education program that meets IHSA requirements.  
3.  Must be 19 years of age or older.  
4.  Knowledge of the sport and of the rules of the sport.  
5.  Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents and staff).  
6.  Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.  
7.  Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.  
8.  Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.  

SCHEDULING: 
The work hours for this position will vary based on season and scheduling.