Basketball Coach

Bank Street College of Education•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Basketball Coach leads Bank Street’s Upper School Basketball team, conducting weekly practices and coaching games throughout the Winter season. Under the supervision of the Auxiliary Programs team, the coach promotes Bank Street’s values of sportsmanship, integrity, and youth development while fostering a positive, inclusive team environment. The ideal candidate is a dynamic coach with experience working with 5th- through 8th-grade students, a strong understanding of social-emotional learning, and a commitment to helping student-athletes develop their skills, confidence, teamwork, and character both on and off the court.

Requirements

High school diploma
Experience playing or coaching soccer with youth athletes or school-age children
Availability to attend all team practices, games, and meetings across the fall season
Current First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain certification prior to the start of the season
Willingness to collaborate as part of a team and to develop skills in working with individual children, small groups, and the whole group

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience coaching 5th through 8th grade students
Understanding of social and emotional learning
Experience in youth sports and family engagement activities
Prior experience working as part of the Bank Street community

Responsibilities

Create and submit practice plans
Conduct practices and coach games two to three days per week
Set up and clean up equipment and facilities before and after practices and games
Implement appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students
Supervise students and staff members throughout the sports clinic
Build relationships with students, faculty, and family members
Serve as an effective communicator who can mentor students
Model professional leadership and encourage positive behavior by adhering to Bank Street rules and regulations
Oversee the dismissal of students after every practice and game
Communicate weekly with families via email
Handle administrative responsibilities as necessary
Uphold Bank Street’s principles and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion