Director Player Development Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Activity Sponsor
Date Posted:
3/25/2026
Location:
Derby Middle School
Date Available:
2026-2027
Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
All supplemental job descriptions are posted on our Job Description index. JD911
For specific information regarding coaching or other supplemental contract opportunities, contact:

• Derby High School - Mr. Russell Baldwin, District Activities/Athletic Director in the Athletic Office, (316) 788-8527
• Derby North Middle School - Lee Pernice, Asst Principal/Athletic Director for DNMS, (316) 788-8408
• Derby Middle School - Travis Olive, Asst Principal/Athletic Director for DMS, (316) 788-8580

Middle School Assistant Coach JD911
Job Description
Purpose: Position is responsible for coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition and effectively provide the best possible education for each student-athlete. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.
Responsible to: Head Coach, Principal and Building Level Activities Director
Salary: Per Annual Supplemental Contract
Classification of Employment: Non-Exempt
Date: September 2015
Positions Listed: Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling, Basketball, Track and Field, Cheer
Qualifications:
1. Teaching certification or ability to obtain Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Rule 10 certification.
2. Have fundamental knowledge of the activity.
3. Ability to select from a variety of instruction methods to teach sport specific objectives.
4. Knowledge of CPR and First Aid is encouraged.
Essential Functions:
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
a. Ability to develop drill and practice activities that teach and enhance individual/team skill development that makes up the game.
b. Have knowledge of sport rules and strategies.
c. Assists in the checking out, maintaining, and checking in equipment.
d. Ability to plan and enforce appropriate safety and health rules and regulations.
e. Assists in supervision plan that ensures the safety and welfare of students at all times: locker rooms, trips, practices, etc.
f. Maintain confidentiality about students and others.
g. Ability to communicate in a professional manner.
h. Ability to be an effective communicator with all audiences - players, parents, supervisors, peers and spectators.
i. Ability to receive, understand and follow directions.
j. Be able to model/demonstrate activities and equipment used to develop basic skills or physical condition.
k. Ability to observe, diagnose, and prescribe appropriate remediation activities during practice and game conditions for players and team.
l. Must know and be able to apply the developmental stages of each point of the game to the needs and ability levels of the team/players.
m. Assimilate innovations and adapt to changes when applicable.
n. Assist in the teaching of fundamental philosophy for activity or sport.
o. Analyze and evaluate sports effectiveness.
p. Assistant in providing training rules and expectations and seeing that rules are taught to each participant.
q. Take responsibility for public relations with all audiences at all times.
r. Support the philosophies of Derby Public Schools and the two Derby Middle Schools' activities.
s. When necessary, must supervise students on out-of-town activities, including staying overnight and driving a district vehicle.
t. Must have a valid driver's license.
u. Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
a. Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged sitting or standing periods.
b. Requires the ability to physically and manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
c. Requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.
d. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
e. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
f. Requires the ability to sit on a bus for extended periods of time.
g. Requires the ability to carry and/or provide aid to an injured player.
h. Requires the ability to coach in a variety of temperatures, humidity levels, and various weather conditions.
i. Must have the ability to handle both emotional and physical stress.
j. Must be able to work long and irregular hours.
k. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
l. Occupationally exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials base on task and procedures required.
m. Must be able to list equipment necessary for their sport.
n. Requires the ability to practice without fatiguing.
o. Requires the ability to demonstrate agility drills, stretching exercises and sport specific activities.
p. Cross Country - Must be able to jog or ride a bike at least five miles.
General Responsibilities:
1. Assists in development and maintaining an inventory list of equipment.
2. Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
3. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
4. Comply with legal and regulatory requirements of the various governmental agencies.
5. Perform all duties required by state and federal statutes and by Board of Education policy and action.
6. Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
7. Others duties as assigned by the Principal and Building Level Activities Director or other appropriate administrator, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.
8. Maintain proper communication with high school head coaches to ensure a 7-12 philosophy is being implemented in the best way possible for the sport.