Assistant Coach -Boys Basketball

Jefferson Parish Schools•Avondale, LA

10h

About The Position

The Assistant Coach assists the head basketball 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. Work is performed after the school day as needed to prepare the team for competition; occasional weekend and holiday work may be required based on the team's preparedness. The coach assists with overall program supervision, equipment maintenance and inventory, and equipment distribution. The role includes promoting sportsmanship and positive relations with the school and community; verifying student athletes' physical examinations and insurance documentation; completing professional development and 36 Continuing Learning Units each year; promptly reporting rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility, and incidents or injuries; and collaborating with the school athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics. The coach also performs duties assigned by the principal or an appropriate administrator. The coach must protect confidential student records and access passwords. The position requires communication with students, parents, school personnel, media, and others, as well as representing the school or school system at events. The coach compiles and accesses data, summarizes information, and provides written reports to a supervisor. Physical duties include demonstrating athletic techniques, positioning or transferring athletes as needed, and moving heavy athletic equipment. The role may involve working outdoors in extreme weather and requires the coach to provide transportation to games, work locations, and meetings. JP Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, CECP completion, and/or current LHSAA requirements.
Possess a CDL Class B or above with P and S endorsements and no air brake restrictions.
Meet all Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver component requirements.
Be employed by the Jefferson Parish Public School System 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 sport-specific athlete conditioning.
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.
Ability to provide own transportation to games, work locations, and meeting sites.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to stand, run, walk, reach, bend, and lift; demonstrate athletic techniques; physically transfer or position athletes; and move heavy athletic equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous basketball playing experience, preferably at the college or university level; high school-level experience is the minimum preferred experience.
Previous basketball coaching experience at the junior varsity, junior high/middle school, or recreation activity level.
Expertise, knowledge, and competency in first aid for preventing and treating basketball injuries.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach in developing, organizing, and implementing the basketball program and providing leadership to basketball personnel and student athletes.
Follow applicable LHSAA district, JPPSS, and LHSAA rules and regulations for the basketball program.
Assist with overall supervision of the basketball program.
Assist with maintaining, inventorying, and issuing equipment.
Promote sportsmanship and positive public relations in the school and community.
Ensure student athletes have current physical examinations and required insurance coverage and documentation.
Participate in professional development and acquire 36 Continuing Learning Units per year, from July 1 through June 30.
Promptly report rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility, and documentation of incidents or injuries as required by parish and state rules.
Cooperate and communicate with the school-based athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
Perform duties assigned by the principal or an appropriate administrator.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of electronic and printed student records and access passwords.
Communicate accurately with students, parents, school personnel, telecommunications contacts, and media, and represent the school or school system at functions.
Compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written reports to a supervisor.
Prepare the team for competition after the school day and work occasional weekends or holidays as team preparedness requires.
Demonstrate athletic techniques, physically transfer or position athletes as required, and move heavy athletic equipment.