Assistant Coach - Girls Basketball

Jefferson Parish Schools•Marrero, LA

23h

About The Position

The Assistant Coach - Girls Basketball assists the head coach in developing, organizing, and implementing the basketball program and providing leadership to basketball personnel and student athletes. The coach must follow applicable LHSAA district, Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS), and Louisiana High School Athletic Association rules and regulations. The workday includes time after the school day as needed to prepare the team for competition, and may include weekends and holidays depending on team preparedness. The coach maintains the confidentiality and security of electronic and printed student records and passwords used to access databases. The role includes assisting with supervision of the program and the maintenance, inventory, and distribution of equipment; promoting sportsmanship and positive school and community relations; and ensuring athletes have current physical examinations, adequate insurance, and required insurance documentation. The coach participates in professional development and must acquire 36 Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) annually from July 1 through June 30. The coach also reports rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility information, and incidents or injuries promptly, and works with the school athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics. Other duties may be assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator. The coach must communicate effectively in Standard English orally, in writing, and digitally; accurately exchange information by telecommunications; communicate tactfully with students, parents, school personnel, and media; represent the school or school system at functions; and compile, access, summarize, and report information to a supervisor. Minimum qualifications include a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, completion of CECP and/or satisfaction of current LHSAA requirements; a Class B or higher CDL with P and S endorsements and no air-brake restrictions; satisfaction of Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver requirements; employment with JPPSS as a teacher and/or administrator; compliance with Article 3.3 (Faculty Coaches) of the LHSAA handbook; and demonstrated knowledge and competency in basketball fundamentals, athlete conditioning specific to the sport, and applicable LHSAA and JPPSS rules. The role requires standing, running, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, demonstrating athletic techniques, physically transferring or positioning athletes, and moving heavy athletic equipment. The coach must provide their own transportation to games, work locations, and meeting sites and be able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions. JP Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, CECP completion and/or compliance with current LHSAA requirements.
Class B or higher CDL with P and S endorsements and no air-brake restrictions.
Meet all Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver component requirements.
Employment with JPPSS as a teacher and/or administrator.
Meet the requirements in Article 3.3 (Faculty Coaches) of the LHSAA handbook.
Demonstrated expertise, knowledge, and competency in basic basketball fundamentals.
Professional knowledge of LHSAA and JPPSS basketball rules and regulations.
Expertise, knowledge, and competency in conditioning athletes specific to the sport.
Communicate in Standard English orally, in writing, and/or digitally.
Accurately give and receive information via telecommunications and communicate successfully and tactfully with students, parents, and school personnel while following JPPSS policies.
Accurately communicate with members of the media and represent the school or school system at functions.
Accurately compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written reports to a supervisor.
Acquire 36 Continuing Learning Units per year, from July 1 through June 30.
Ability to stand, run, walk, reach, bend, and lift; demonstrate athletic techniques; physically transfer or position athletes; and move heavy athletic equipment.
Provide own transportation to games, work locations, and meeting sites.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous basketball playing experience, preferably at the college or university level; high school-level experience is the minimum preferred experience described.
Previous basketball coaching experience at the junior varsity, junior high/middle school, or recreational activity level.
Knowledge and competency in first aid for the prevention and treatment of basketball injuries.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach in developing, organizing, and implementing the basketball program.
Assist in providing overall supervision of the basketball program and leadership to basketball personnel and student athletes.
Follow LHSAA district, JPPSS, and LHSAA rules and regulations applicable to the basketball program.
Prepare the team for competition, including work after the school day and, when needed, on weekends and holidays.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of electronic and printed student records and database passwords.
Assist with equipment maintenance, inventory, and distribution.
Promote sportsmanship and positive public relations in the school and community.
Ensure student athletes have current physical examinations and adequate insurance, and that required parent or legal guardian insurance documentation is in place.
Participate in professional development through workshops, literature, clinics, and seminars, and acquire 36 CLUs annually from July 1 through June 30.
Promptly report rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility information, and incidents or injuries as required by parish and state requirements.
Cooperate and communicate with the school athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the media; represent the school or school system at functions.
Compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written reports to a supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator.
Demonstrate athletic techniques, transfer or position athletes as needed, and move heavy athletic equipment.