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Description Duties of the Position: Assist the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach with all aspects of SHS's basketball program as assigned. The assistant coach should be a developer, teacher, achiever, and problem solver who demonstrates a high degree of integrity, trust, responsibility, positivity, and flexibility. Special Skills Required: The preferred candidate will have knowledge in the sport of basketball, experience coaching high school-age students, and a proven coaching background. Additional skills would include the ability to work collaboratively with parents, coaches, booster club, youth programs, and administrative staff to provide the best possible experience for our student-athletes. Demonstrates a high degree of empathy, positivity, trust, responsibility, discipline, and flexibility. Is a developer, teacher, achiever, and problem solver. Understanding of the dynamics, expectations, and realistic demands of a high school experience Degree/Special Training Required: Certified and will maintain certification in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, and AED operation. Coaches who are not licensed to teach are required to take a coaching fundamentals course. Must be available for daily practices and competitions for the winter sports season. Internal applicants only need to submit a letter of interest. It is the policy of the Sparta Area School District to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, male, female, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes"). The Sparta Area School District complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Wendy Markgren, at 608-366-3401, [email protected] . Candidate Requirements Additional Requirements • Cover Letter • Resume • Letters of Recommendation