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Assistant Coach: Boys Basketball 

Organizational Description

Community School of Excellence (CSE) is a Pre-Kindergarten to 12th  grade Hmong Language and Culture Charter school that is a family. Our schools offer an environment where students feel safe, welcomed, and cared for while learning and preparing for their future. We believe in academic success for all students. We are a PBIS school that focuses on positivity. We continuously learn about and celebrate each other’s cultures, languages, and achievements while providing a world-class education through a safe and innovative environment that fosters inquiring, critical thinking, knowledgeable, and compassionate students who embrace the Hmong culture and celebrate intercultural understanding and respect.

Culture of Learning

CSE believes that every scholar has the right to learn, be engaged, and grow in a healthy school environment. We embrace every scholar’s strengths and explore ways to strengthen our relationships with our scholars and their families. CSE is committed to building collaborative leadership and effective capacity between and among staff, parents, and scholars. All CSE employees must share, understand, and implement a culture of learning at all levels of the organization. Our consistent focus on a culture of learning is paramount to the growth and success of our students. CSE seeks individuals who will optimistically and confidently abide by this culture of learning. 

The core values that drive this new culture of learning are:

1. Aiming for High Academic Achievement

2. Embracing Cultural Pride and Identity

3. Modeling the Excellent Way of respect, responsibility, and reflection. 

4. Implementing Data Driven Decisions

5. Having High Expectations

6. Creating a safe Social-Emotional Learning Environment

Job Summary

The primary role of  the Assistant Boys Basketball  Coach is to support the head coach by promoting a comprehensive sporting program designed to meet the needs and interests of the school; to provide effective leadership that will enhance the learning environment for students by providing effective, personalized attention; engaging in appropriate instructional and behavioral support; and, modeling “The Excellent Way” with respect, responsibility, and being reflective. The Community School athletics programs are designed to offer our students the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities that complement and integrate the school’s mission.

The  Assistant Boys Basketball Coach  is responsible for supporting the Community School of Excellence students with dedication, enthusiasm, adaptability, kindness, passion, and energy. The Assistant Coach is employed at-will and operates as a professional within the guidelines established by the Community School of Excellence. In cooperation with Community School of Excellence staff and volunteers, the Assistant Coach works to fulfill the school’s mission in the following areas of responsibility:

Responsibilities: 

Under the direction of the Head Coach and Director of Activities, the successful applicant will possess the following traits, skills, and knowledge:

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Effective communicator with students and adults

• Experience working with high school and middle school students

• Strong knowledge of basketball techniques and performances

• Thorough understanding of MSHSL basketball rules

• Available afternoons and evenings on all weekdays and occasional weekends during the season

Knowledge and Skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Duties are generally performed in a classroom, gymnasium and/or athletic field setting, where some environmental hazards and/or risks may be present

• Regular eye-hand, mind-eye coordination

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and/or walk for periods of one hour or more

• Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects in the performance of the job

• Must be able to exchange accurate information with students, teachers, parents, and staff

• Regular operation of computer or other office machines

• Regular stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, bending, walking, or a combination of these

• Occasional or frequent standing for periods of four (4) hours or more

• Seasonal work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Regular event and/or practice-related local and/or regional travel

• Regular operation of computer or other office machines

Required Qualifications

• Complete all requirements for Certification as an Assistant Coach through the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)

• In-depth knowledge and experience in the sport

• Current/previous coaching experience

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with regard to student and other information as required by FERPA

• Current Adult/Pediatric First Aid with CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain

• Pass a criminal background screening

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Current or previous experience as a Coach for the sport

• Current or previous experience as an Assistant Coach for the sport