Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Job Title: Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Position Type: Non-faculty, Staff, Non-exempt, Part-time

Reports to: Assistant Athletic Director

Salary Range: $2,000 - $2,500 Stipend

Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Discounted School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount Program

Location: Redmond, WA

Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students? Are you passionate about basketball and helping young athletes develop their skills, confidence, and character? Are you looking for an opportunity to serve in a Christian community united around a common mission? Read on to learn more about Bear Creek!

The Role
The Bear Creek School is currently seeking a Middle School Boys Basketball Coach to join our athletics team! The coach will help provide a positive and developmentally appropriate basketball experience for our middle school student-athletes, with an emphasis on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and character.

Why you should work at The Bear Creek School.
Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to our mission and to supporting the growth of our students. As a member of our athletics team, you will have the opportunity to use your love of basketball to mentor students, build confidence, and contribute to a positive team culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Athletics Director to create a comprehensive approach to all program elements at Bear Creek in grades K - 12  
• Maintain compliance with the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), Emerald Sound Conference, and The Bear Creek School
• Plan and organize all practice sessions in advance 
• Provide instruction and training in the fundamentals of the sport/activity
• Supervise the team during all team activities including travel 
• Effectively communicate with Athletics Department, players, parents, colleagues, and league members 
• Maintain, inventory, and submit requests for any facility or equipment needs
• Represent the school and its community in a professional manner 
• Promote the athletics program within the school and community   
• Actively teach and promote sportsmanship, fair play, and character development in the program and ensure that all team members and spectators uphold a high standard of conduct at all times  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

• High school diploma
• Some coaching experience preferred, but not required
• Compliance with WIAA and Bear Creek requirements prior to beginning of sports season
• Holds CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement ) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
• Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position)

Critical Performance Competencies

• Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
• Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information
• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
• Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
• Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct 

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing for long periods of time
• Requires lifting and moving of items upwards of 50 pounds
• Able to make visual and auditory evaluation of athletes’ performances
• Work in a climate-controlled office with travel outdoors between buildings