This posting will remain open until filled.  We may fill both a 7th and 8th grade Assistant Girls Basketball coach position at Wy'east Middle School from this pool posting.  

Application Process:

• Complete and submit your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire electronic application (link: https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx)
• Include a cover letter of interest, addressed to Tia Kendall, Wy'MS Athletic Director.
• Include the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Job Purpose Statement: The Primary purpose of this position is to perform leadership to the Wy'east Middle School Girls Basketball program, performing coaching duties as well as assigning duties and responsibilities to assistant coaches.  Lead in establishing an environment in which student/athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image. Direct the promotion of sportsmanship, a winning attitude and commitment to student academic success. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Follows and maintains knowledge District policies and procedures.

• Exhibits loyalty to the Wy'east middle school sports programs.

• Assists instruction and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in Basketball.

• Attends and participates regularly in coach training opportunities. (Positive Coaching Alliance and Athletic Director lead).

• Assists in planning and setting-up activities, practices and games.

• Respects time allotted to volleyball 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.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance and is punctual. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience.
• Subject knowledge of Volleyball.
• Ability to collaborate with youth programs, students, parents, the community, staff, and other Wy'east MS coaches.
• Ability to coach in collaboration with the Head 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 or be willing to obtain.
• Successful fundraising experience. 
• Ability to meet the attendance requirements of the position.
• Experience within school recruitment of athletes and team building.

 Preferred Qualifications:

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

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.

The Extra Duty contract issued will be within the dollar range listed below and based on verified prior paid coaching experience in the same sport at the same responsibility level.   Human Resources will make that determination at the time we issue the Extra Duty contract. 

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.