Coach - Assistant HS Girls Basketball, Roanoke

Coach (Various Sports/Positions)

The primary function of a Coach is to support the growth, development, and overall success of student-athletes through instruction, supervision, and leadership in the assigned sport(s). Coaches are expected to foster skill development, sportsmanship, accountability, teamwork, and character while positively representing Westlake Academy and intentionally applying the IB Learner Profile traits to athlete development, team culture, and daily coaching practices. Depending on the assigned role, coaches may also assist with or oversee program operations including communication, scheduling, travel, equipment, and team management.*This coaching position may be filled as a stipend-only coaching assignment. However, Westlake Academy may give priority consideration to current employees or candidates who are also being considered for approved full-time positions, based on program needs and staffing alignment. Essential qualifications include:Bachelor's degree and valid Texas teaching certificate, preferred Current certification in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Heat Illness Prevention, or willingness to obtain upon hire Possession of, or willingness to obtain, a valid Texas commercial driver's license (CDL) with Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Air Brakes endorsements is preferred.Completion of the state-required fingerprinting and criminal background check Special knowledge/skills include: Knowledge of league, athletic association, and sport-specific rules and procedures Ensure compliance with all applicable league, school, and athletic program rules Ability to instruct and supervise student athletesAbility to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical (include if bus driving duties are required) Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: 5 years coaching or participant experience in sport assigned Performance responsibilities include:Instructional strategies Program management Student management Communication Administration Supervisory responsibilities Physical requirements/work environment include: Tools/equipment used: Athletic equipment, standard office equipment including computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED); operate school busPosture: Prolonged standing; kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; frequent driving; moderate grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching Motion: Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sport(s) assigned Lifting: Frequently light lifting (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds)Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; frequent exposure to noise; frequent district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles Mental demands: Maintain emotional control under stressDisclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.