Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Description 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 Requirements 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