TITLE:Middle School Girls Assistant Basketball Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Camdenton R-III School District is seeking a supportive and dedicated coach to help manage equipment, assist at tournaments, and mentor students to build a positive, competitive, and skill-focused environment. We are looking for a coach who values teamwork, sportsmanship, and the overall development of young athletes.

Join us in shaping the future of Laker's Middle School Girls Basketball!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet MSHSAA Coaching Requirements 3.1.5.
• Coaching experience at the middle school, high school, or club level preferred.
• Ability to be employed as a Middle School teacher or support staff position preferred.

REPORTS TO:  Middle School Athletic Director

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:  Board Policy for Staff Conduct 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in planning and executing daily practices, training sessions, and match strategies.
• Assist with teaching fundamental skills, strategy, and teamwork in a positive and encouraging environment.
• Direct, mentor, and motivate players during practices and games.
• Develop and implement a program that emphasizes player growth, discipline, work ethics, academics and sportsmanship.
• Monitor student-athletes during practices, tournaments, and travel.
• Collaborate and assist with out-of- season conditioning including the MSHSAA designated preseason practice period, summer contact days, offseason, and weight room oversight.
• Ensure the physical safety of all student-athletes, including adhering to medical protocols, safety procedures, and ensuring required paperwork is completed.
• Assist with setting up equipment, managing substitutions, and providing in-game tactical adjustments.
• Maintain open, professional communication with athletes, parents, school administration, and athletic directors.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the MSHSAA by-laws.

Additional Duties: 

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Middle School Athletic Director, or Central Office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:    

• Extra Duties Pay Scale
• Teaching position contingent on availability and appropriate DESE certification.