Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach

To apply, please fill out the Paraprofessional Coach/Activity Advisor Application and return it to becky.jackman@canyonsdistrict.org.

Jordan High School is looking for qualified assistant coaches for our boys' basketball program.

This job is best suited for someone with significant experience in coaching/playing basketball and in developing young athletes while building a strong, positive, and competitive team culture. Coaches mentor, train, and educate athletes in basketball skills and techniques while serving as positive role models for student athletes. Coaches also work to train and educate athletes in safety and injury prevention.

We have a talented and committed group of boys, a great community, and an a tradition of excellence in our programs.

The candidate will:

• Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship.

• Assist in conducting tryouts for a team or for an individual to participate in a competition; help select the players for a team who will represent the school.

• Assist in practices by instructing and working with athletes to direct them with perfecting their abilities and providing them guidance in keeping fit for competition and teaching them how to react under the pressure of competitive play.

• Comply with the rules and regulations and comply with all Utah High School Activities Association mandates and requests.

• Communicate to all students the policies of the team, school, and school district relating to school sponsored sports activities.

• Complete reports and forms as required.

• Foster a safe, welcoming and respectful environment.

• Fulfill supervision responsibilities for all practices, locker rooms, games and team trips.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Previous basketball coaching experience and/or participation at the high school or college level is preferred.

• Candidate must complete 3 required UHSAA courses and new hire paperwork within 2 weeks of hire and before you can begin coaching duties.