Basketball Coaching Positions

Avenues•New York, NY

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Athletics Department, part of Avenues: The World School, is seeking committed coaches to develop, plan, and implement its growing sports curriculum. The department focuses on creating programs within each sport discipline where Middle and Upper School coaches collaborate to ensure student athletes receive the necessary skills and support. The role of an Avenues coach involves instructing student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training to achieve individual and team success, while also fostering integrity, pride, sportsmanship, self-discipline, goal setting, teamwork, and self-confidence.

Requirements

Head coaches have 3+ years of basketball head coaching experience
Assistant coaches have 1+ years of basketball coaching or related experience
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work well with student athletes, parents, faculty/staff and the athletics department
Current First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to get training before the season commences
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport, with special consideration given to those having experience with the desired age category
Enthusiasm, commitment, patience, and a passion for teaching the game are essential
Ability to motivate and provide positive leadership to our student athletes by following our school and athletic mission
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must be living in New York or surrounding area during the season
Successful completion of careful reference and background checks

Nice To Haves

Experience with the desired age category

Responsibilities

Breakdown and teach the fundamental skills for players at all levels (Head Coaches)
Attend all scheduled games and practices
Manage and coordinate practice and game plans (Head Coaches)
Handle all administrative duties related to their team (Head Coaches)
Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events
Support head coach in promoting the mission of the program (Assistant Coaches)
Contribute to and/or run practice sessions (Assistant Coaches)
Gather and record statistical information (Assistant Coaches)