Freshman Boys Basketball Coach

KIPP•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Freshman Boys Basketball Coach is responsible for supporting and leading various aspects of the sports program, including student supervision, serving as a positive role model, and representing KIPP Columbus. The coach will continuously improve their knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, and consultations, and will perform all duties as specified by the Head Coach. This role requires adherence to all OHSAA rules and regulations, as well as KIPP Columbus's character and learning environment standards.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of coaching experience with middle and/or high school students
Possess a valid Ohio Department of Education Pupil Activity Permit
Complete all required Health and Safety training and certifications to be eligible to coach in Ohio

Nice To Haves

Strong set of leadership and character strengths, including: Integrity, Follow through, Listening, Proactivity, Efficiency.

Responsibilities

Coaching
Preparing and maintaining training equipment and facilities.
Assisting with the recruitment of students for the program.
Monitoring and evaluating team performance.
Maintaining records of students, training sessions, games, performance statistics, and equipment.
Facilitating and supervising training sessions and individual workouts.
Fulfilling other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Building a positive team environment
Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student-athletes.
Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation
Instruct and advise students on regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
Align with and maintain KIPP’s learning environment standards for behavior and conduct during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property
Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities
Accompany and supervise student-athletes during competitions on out-of-town trips.
Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation
Doing whatever it takes for our students and team to be successful
Participating in staff meetings, professional development, as appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Athletics and Wellness Coordinator or Head Coach