JOB POSTING

Position Name: Middle School Basketball Coach	State Classification: Seasonal
Job Posting Number: 173-11-58	Posting Date: October 26, 2011
Division: Central Administration	Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Department: Athletics	Date Available: Immediately
Established Work Hours: As Needed	Duration: Seasonal
Starting Wage: $11.94 per hour (non-TSD employees)	Number of Openings: 2

Qualified TSD staff may have the opportunity to earn additional compensation through supplemental employment activities such as summer school positions, athletic coaching, academic tutoring, extracurricular sponsors, and short-term outreach programs.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Coaches must have a good knowledge of the sport, be able to communicate with athletes clearly and effectively, enthusiastically and successfully recruit athletes for the particular sport, and have a good rapport with students.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates with student athletes clearly and effectively

• Enthusiastically and successfully recruits student athletes

• Conducts regular sport practice sessions for one and one-half hours on weekdays throughout the sports season (except with the permission of the Athletic Director to cancel a particular practice session)

• Teaches the philosophy and fundamental skills associated with the sport to student athletes

• Accompanies and supervises student athletes on sporting events at TSD and throughout the state and country

• Provides direct supervision of student athletes in vehicles, locker rooms, gyms, playing fields, dining rooms, and dorms during sport practices

• Attends all meetings required by the Athletic Director

• Supervises and instructs student athletes and managers in caring for and storing equipment and supplies; maintaining lockers, showers and supply rooms; washing towels and uniforms; keeping scores and statistics; and securing personal items

• Controls key and building security including checking out keys and returning them at the end of the season; securing all doors; and turning out lights at the completion of practice or event

• Provides the Athletic Director with up-to-date rosters and eligibility lists at the beginning of the practice season and at any time the roster changes

• Consults with the Athletic Director prior to suspending or dismissing any student from the sport team

• Informs and assists the Athletic Director in all practice scheduling, team meetings, and game scheduling

• Stresses good sportsmanship, safety, and the values of athletics, positive community relations and a positive image of the school to students, staff and opponents

• Cares for injured students, working closely with the athletic trainer when available by sending them immediately (if possible) to the Health Center if at TSD

• Reports any hazardous situations to the Athletic Director in a timely manner

• Becomes familiar with the TAPPS Manual, bylaws, and complies with all TSD policies and procedures

• Reports game results to appropriate newspapers

• Submits player rosters to the Athletic Director

• Submits first statistics, completes all-American records, award summaries, and brochure summaries

• Maintains certification in First Aid and CPR (TSD Policy DBA)

SUPERVISOR

Athletics Director

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• High School diploma or equivalency

• Must have or able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within one month of employment

• Sign Language:  At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills equivalent to a Signed Communication Proficiency Inventory (SCPI) level of INTERMEDIATE.  When applying, the applicant must submit documentation that the applicant believes substantiates that the applicant has achieved the proficiency level required at hire. 

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Proficient signed communications skills

• Prior work experience in Athletics program of middle school or high school

 

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Application should be made to:

Texas School for the Deaf Human Resources Office 1102 South Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78704 512-462-5321

Benefits of State Employment Include: Paid State and National Holidays; Paid Sick and Vacation Leave; Paid Health Insurance Premiums; State-Paid Retirement Contributions with Vested Retirement After 5 Years; Life Insurance Coverage; Longevity Pay; Discounted Legal Services through Texas Legal Protection Plan; Employee Assistance Program; Direct Deposit; Training Opportunities; and many other optional coverages including Dental Plan; Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance; 401(k), 403(b), and 457 Plans; and TexFlex Spending Account.