Job Description

Title: Varsity Head Coach, Boys Basketball

Division: School-wide

Reports to: Athletic Director

Status: Seasonal (~4 mos), Part-Time (~15/hrs.), Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $18.00/hr.

Student Development:

• Promote a positive and supportive team culture that values respect, discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. Instill strong sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and a commitment to academic success.

• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating integrity, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic.

• Address conflicts or behavioral issues promptly and constructively, in accordance with school policies.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Communicate regularly and effectively with student-athletes, parents, school administration, and athletic directors regarding schedules, expectations, progress, and any concerns.

• Collaborate with other coaches and school staff to ensure a cohesive and supportive athletic program.

• Attend all required meetings, workshops, and professional development sessions.

Safety & Compliance:

• Supervise students at all times during practices, games, and team events.

• Maintain a safe playing environment, identifying and addressing potential hazards.

• Partner with the Athletic Trainer to help with player injuries and prevention. Be prepared to administer basic first aid and respond to emergencies, following established protocols.Ensure compliance with all school, district, and athletic association policies and procedures.

Mission Alignment

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Making Waves Academy’s mission, core values, standards, competencies, and code of conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.

• Participate in the school community – attending school competitions, performances, assemblies, and support other programs/teams.

Work Environment

• This job operates in an indoor and outdoor school environment and routinely uses sports fields, gyms, both on-campus and off-campus. 

• Evening and weekend work is required to cover athletic events. Occasional travel for away games.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry objects up to 100 pounds (with assistance); Move around campus, including gyms, fields, and turf; Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out; Maintain balance or stay upright in unstable positions; Use hands and fingers to operate equipment and tape students; Coordinate movement of multiple parts of the body; See differences between colors, shades, and brightness; Hear sounds and recognize differences between them. Be able to handle outdoor temperatures; Be able to work long periods of time without getting tired or out of breath.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years’ coaching experience at the high school level.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the rules, strategies, and techniques of baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, basketball, etc.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective teaching and instructional skills. Ability to develop and implement effective practice plans and game strategies.

• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

• Ability to uphold and reinforce MWA policies  and  procedures. Familiarity with CA Education Code regarding student behavior and conduct, and Mandated Reporter requirements. Ability to uphold the highest ethical standards and promote sportsmanship.

• Ability to maintain a positive and supportive coaching environment. 

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with school staff, parents, and the community. 

• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes of varying skill levels and maturity. Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes. Familiarity with the Restorative Justice framework is very helpful.

Licenses or Certificates

• Employment eligibility will include fingerprints/Live Scan, tuberculosis (TB) screening, and other employment clearance

• CIF approved coach education certification; AED, CPR, and First Aid certification

Reasonable Accommodation
Consistent with its obligations under the law, MWA will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Is Our Policy

Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the School to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists); color; gender, (including gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity, whether or not the employee is transitioning or has transitioned); sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to such); religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices); marital/registered domestic partner status; age (forty (40) and over); national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the U.S. is authorized by federal law); physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS); medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics); taking of a leave of absence pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), Pregnancy Disability Leave (“PDL”) law, Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), or laws related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking laws; genetic information; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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