Girls Basketball Assistant Coaches - Hood River Valley High School presso Hood River County SD

This posting will remain open until filled.  We plan to fill two Girls Basketball Assistant Coach positions at Hood River Valley High School.   The season begins in November.

Application Process:

• Complete and submit your TalentEd/Applicant Tracking electronic application (link: https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx)
• Include a cover letter of interest, addressed to Sean Mailey, Athletic Director.
• Include the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

The primary purpose of this position is to perform coaching duties to assigned team members and assist the Head Girls Basketball Coach, as directed.

Essential Job Functions:                                 

• Follows and maintains District policies and procedures.
• Embrace and support equity and equal access to athletics for all interested students.
• Exhibits loyalty to the Head Basketball Coach and HRVHS sports programs.
• Embrace and support equity and equal access to athletics for all interested students.
• Serves as a role model for all students.
• Assists instruction and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in basketball.
• Assists in planning and setting-up activities, practices and games.
• Respects time allotted to basketball practices as determined by the Head Coach.
• Travels with student athletes on the team bus both to and from games.
• Adheres to all financial policies of the District in regard to the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior.
• Checks and secures all office, storage room, outside doors, locker rooms and all lights after last player leaves after games and practices.
• Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.
• Ensures that medical and safety requirements are followed.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential student records and inquiries.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with student, parents, community, staff and the media.
• Completes and maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required including OSAA Coaches Certification Course.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance and is punctual. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience.
• Subject knowledge of Basketball.
• Ability to collaborate with youth programs, students, parents, the community, staff, and other HRVHS coaches.
• Ability to coach in collaboration with the Head Girls Basketball Coach.
• Willingness to coach after school, travel, and supervise students.
• Meet attendance requirements for the position.
• Possess current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Possess OSAA/State Department of Education Coaching certification (NFHS or ASEP), Steroid and Concussion Training Certification.
• Successful fundraising experience. 
• Experience within school recruitment of athletes and team building.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Basketball coaching experience.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish helpful.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Skills possessed will exemplify a moral character that is consistent with being a positive role model for all students. Knowledge of basketball at the high school level (to include recent rule changes).
• Knowledge of how to effectively communicate effectively with athletes and parents.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others. To organize and manage students time effectively. To use problem solving strategies consistently. Adjusts to performing practices in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations. Ability to motivate students. Ability to teach basketball skills and fundamentals. Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. College degree Preferred. 

Licenses, Certifications or Bonding Required: NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification or ASEP Certifications; Concussion training, Heat Illness Prevention, Performance enhancing Drugs & Substances Training, First Aid/CPR Certification.

Required Testing: Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Post-offer physical abilities assessment.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.
• Fingerprint-based nation-wide background clearance

Compensation will be through an Extra Duty Coaching Contract.  Step placement is made by the Human Resources Department, and is based on verified prior paid coaching experience in the same sport at the same responsibility level. 

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1- 800-735-2900.