Overview
Special Olympics Basketball Assistant Coach
Reports To : Director of Specialized Student Services
Department / Location : Specialized Student Services
Calendar Days : 45 Days
JD Revision Date : 2 / 19 / 2021
Function / Position Summary
To work collaboratively with the Special Olympics Head Coach, students, parents, and Special Olympics Illinois in the monitoring of various Special Olympics sports for U-46 students that are members of the Special Olympics Bluestars.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Assist with practices and coaching games for 4 sports that run in an overlapping manner throughout the school year for athletes ages 8-22 with intellectual disabilities.
- Assist with coaching 3 of the 4 sports.
- Participate in and complete Special Olympics Illinois training requirements (application, background check, protective behaviors, concussion and sports specific training).
- Teach and promote good sportsmanship for coaches and athletes throughout practices and events.
- Attend Local, Regional, and State games / meets with athletes ensuring athletes are on deck and on time for events, chaperoned between events, provide instruction and support at events.
- Attend assistant coaches' meetings as determined by the Head Coach and Special Olympics Illinois.
- Collaboratively develop supports, strategies and training of athletes.
- Collaborate with parent, when a student exhibits behavior problems during practices and meets.
Education
Experience in working with students with significant behavioral difficulties.Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.Masters Degree in Education, Psychology, and / or Behavior Analysis.Bilingual - Spanish / English (written / verbal) preferred.Experience / Knowledge
Extensive knowledge and background in problem-solving and behavior management strategies.Demonstrate expertise in the area of data collection and behavior analysis.Maintain a thorough understanding of federal, state, and district guidelines and regulations regarding emotional disability eligibility, FBA / BIPs, and use of restrictive interventions.Strong knowledge and skills in the implementation of techniques and methodologies for effectively addressing the difficulties exhibited by students with emotional / social problems which interfere with their learning in the classroom.Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills.Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.Skillful in effective interactions with team members, administrators and staff.Physical Demands
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to work with many interruptions through the course of the day.Requires prolonged sitting, standing, stooping and bending.Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.Terms of Employment
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support service personnel.Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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