Men Basketball Student Manager Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

**HIRING FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON**

Position Type: Extra Duty

Pay Range - As per the RE-1 Valley Schools Extra Duty Salary Schedule 
https://www.re1valleyschools.org/page/salary-schedules-working-days-memo

Seasonal, Stipend $1,327 to be paid at the end of the season 
Job Summary The basketball coach is responsible for coaching middle school student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for interscholastic basketball competitions. The position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation for the sport.
Essential Duties - working collaboratively with all coaches in all duties as follows:
1. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
2. Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions.
3. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
4. Works with the Athletic Director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
5. Coaches and instructs players, individually and in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
6. Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
7. Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
8. Establishes and maintains standards of decorum and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
9. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
10. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
11. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
12. Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
13. Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
14. Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with booster clubs, service clubs, community groups, and other organizations.
15. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
16. Works with the Athletic Director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
17. Participates in special activities to include fundraising, parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep rallies and assemblies.
18. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records. 

19.  Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Other Duties
1. Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
2. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal and Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.
 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age, or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Complete and submit an RE-1 Valley Schools online application along with 3 letters of reference
• Willing and able to drive to away games, camps, scrimmages
• Knowledgeable in the techniques and strategies for the sport/activity.
• Ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions & instructions from the athletic director.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff and the community.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all district requirements and board policies.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

• Other qualifications as deemed necessary by the athletic director.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years of coaching experience.
• Knowledge of all aspects of school sports activity programming.
• Proven leadership qualities and successful experience in working with Junior High School students.
• Background/experience in coaching basketball

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of this position. It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of any administrator to assign, direct or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The coach will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or appropriate administrator. Re-1 Valley School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
Application and Selection Procedure:

• Candidates:  Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/re1valley/onlineapp/

If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Department, Hagen Education Center, 301 Hagen, Sterling, Colorado.

• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews.  For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.

Sterling is located in Logan County in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 14,699 (2020), in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the front range (I-25 corridor).
RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 1,910 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff.  RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community.  Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.
RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.