Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Berkeley County Schools•Martinsburg, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Girls Basketball Coach assists in administering the girls basketball program and supports the head coach in developing team philosophies, planning practices and games, supervising players, and monitoring students’ academic progress. The role includes equipment inventory, facility and field maintenance input, support for the program budget and supplemental funding activities, and supervision of an off-season strength and conditioning program. The coach is also responsible for injury care, following WVSSAC rules, attending required clinics, participating in staff development and school sportsmanship and scholar/athlete programs, and fostering positive relationships with players, families, school staff, officials, media, and the community. The coach reports operational and program matters to the head coach, athletic director, and/or principal and performs additional reasonable, job-related duties as assigned. Candidates must possess or be eligible for West Virginia Teacher Certification, or possess or be able to obtain WV Coaching Authorization before the season begins. Coaching Authorization requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of the specified ASEP/WVSSAC training, online exams and courses, and required SafeSchools training. Prior administrator approval and recommendation are required. Compensation is based on the approved BCS Coaching Stipend Schedule.

Requirements

Possess or be eligible for West Virginia Teacher Certification, or possess or be able to obtain WV Coaching Authorization before the start of the season.
For WV Coaching Authorization, have a high school diploma or GED.
Complete a three-day ASEP/WVSSAC certification training class and three online exams, followed by four NFHS/WVSSAC online courses with online exams and required SafeSchools trainings.
Receive prior approval and recommendation from administrators.
Be able to perform the job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Applicants dismissed or non-renewed for cause by another school district, with recent unsatisfactory evaluations, unsatisfactory interview performance, or unfavorable reference recommendations are ineligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

Assist in administering the designated sports program.
Assist in developing team philosophies and responsibilities.
Supervise players.
Inventory program equipment.
Work with the head coach and athletic director/principal on the program budget.
Provide input on the maintenance of fields and facilities.
Prepare practice and game plans.
Supervise an off-season strength and conditioning program.
Assist with monitoring players’ academic progress.
Provide care for injuries.
Develop positive relationships with players, parents, students, coaches, band members, faculty, officials, media, and the community.
Know and strictly follow WVSSAC rules.
Attend required WVSSAC clinics.
Assist in organizing supplemental funding activities to support the program.
Cooperate in the supervision and evaluation of coaches.
Participate in staff development opportunities for assistant coaches.
Participate in the school’s Sportsmanship Program and Scholar/Athlete Program.
Cooperate with the athletic director/principal, head coach, fellow coaches, and students to promote the interests of the entire athletic program.
Communicate effectively with the head coach, athletic director, and/or principal regarding operations and activities.
Perform additional reasonable, job-related responsibilities as assigned by the head coach, athletic director, and/or building principal.