St Labre Indian School

St. Labre Indian Catholic School
Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy  
St. Charles Mission School

Job Title:             MS Head Girls Basketball Coach 
Department:        St. Labre Indian Catholic School
Reports To:          Activities Director
FLSA Status:       Seasonal
Salary Grade:      Contract
Approved Date:   07-01-22

Position Overview: 
St. Labre Indian School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Middle School Head Basketball Coach to lead and develop student-athletes in a positive, structured, and competitive environment. The coach will be responsible for the organization, supervision, and coaching of the middle school girls’ basketball program, including A, B, and C squads. The position emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic excellence, while embracing and respecting the rich cultural heritage of our Cheyenne and Crow students. 

Key Responsibilities: 
•    Plan, organize, and conduct practices and games for all middle school basketball squads (A, B, and C). 
•    Teach fundamental basketball skills and strategies appropriate to middle school athletes. 
•    Foster a positive team culture focused on respect, discipline, effort, and teamwork. 
•    Communicate regularly with players, parents, assistant coaches, and school administration. 
•    Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and travel. 
•    Ensure the safety and well-being of all players. 
•    Maintain and inventory basketball equipment and uniforms. 
•    Coordinate with the Athletic Director for scheduling, transportation, and facility use. 
•    Uphold St. Labre's mission and values, promoting academic success and character development. 
•    Provide leadership and mentorship to assistant coaches. 

Qualifications: 
•    Prior experience coaching or playing basketball, preferably at the middle school or high school level. 
•    Understanding of and ability to teach the rules and fundamentals of basketball. 
•    Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor student-athletes. 
•    Strong communication and organizational skills. 
•    CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). 
•    Must pass a background check and meet all school employment requirements. 
•    Preferred Qualifications: 
•    Experience working with Native American youth or in a culturally diverse setting. 
•    Knowledge of MHSA rules and middle school athletic league policies. MHSA coaching certification or ability to obtain prior to season start. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 
Valid Montana driver's license.
Appropriate coaching endorsements are preferred.

 
Physical Demands:
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. When installing systems the employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may also occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 
Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Stipend: 
Competitive seasonal stipend. 

Application Packet: 
Online application
Letter of Interest

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