The person in this position will serve as the head boys’ 7th grade basketball coach under the direction and supervision of the activities and athletic director. The person in this position will be responsible for teaching basketball fundamentals and skills, as well as offensive and defensive formations to 7th grade boys.  The head coach is also responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of the 7th grade boys’ basketball program as well as for the conduct of athletes in the locker room, at practices, on the bus, and at games. The use of independent judgment and decision-making is required in many matters not having established rules, regulations, policies, or precedent. All coaches and advisers are required to take the on-line staff training on Child Abuse Identification and Prevention in Oregon Schools; Sexual Misconduct- Staff to Student; and Bullying Prevention in Oregon Schools. All coaching contracts are issued on a year-to-year basis.

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  1. Possess or be able to obtain a current first aid card;
  2. Knowledge and ability to help build and maintain a quality basketball program;
  3. Ability to communicate, work effectively with, and maintain effective working rapport with students, staff, parents, and patrons;
  4. Minimum of one-year competitive basketball (high school or higher) and/or coaching;
  5. Desire and ability to work with middle school age athletes;
  6. Ability to maintain student confidentiality;
  7. Responsibility to know, understand, and adhere to district policy and school expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

  1. Ability to plan and lead practices;
  2. Responsible for the conduct of athletes (locker room, practice, bus, and games);
  3. Responsible for equipment issue and care of equipment;
  4. Ability to provide athletes with proper conditioning and ability to prevent and treat injuries.

Junction City School District is committed to building a diverse staff that is fully representative of our students and community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of color and multilingual candidates.