Middle School Assistant Basketball Coach (Girls)

Fairfield County School District•Winnsboro, SC

61d

About The Position

Under regular supervision, provides knowledge, motivation, and leadership in Basketball activities in which the student can excel to her full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to her total education, including her physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development. Monitors the strength and conditioning of athletes and encourages performance, including strategy, planning, and adjustments. Reports to the Head Basketball Coach, Athletic Director, and/or Principal.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in designated area with a valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate preferred, supplemented by one to three years of coaching or participating in a high school basketball program, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must meet all qualifications established by the South Carolina High School League.
Must possess and maintain high moral character and the ability to work well with children.
Must be willing to work flexible hours.
Must possess knowledge of the sport assigned, including, but not limited to, knowledge of training and conditioning techniques.
Must possess the ability to communicate with parents and students.
Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

Assists in organizing and supervising the district basketball program.
Assists with training participants in the assigned area.
Evaluates and studies game films and opponents.
Assists with preparing and teaching the weekly game plan.
Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Fairfield Central High School Athletic Department and Administrative guidelines.
Assists with consulting athletes' disciplinary or psychological problems to promote team unity.
Assists in coordinating the overall practice schedule for the basketball program.
Assists with arranging practice equipment and preparing for games.
Promotes the welfare and academic progress of student-athletes.
Assists with keeping statistics of each game.
Participates in coaching clinics, conferences, and other professional growth activities.
Assists with compiling of data and reports, as required by the athletic department.
Assists with the issuance, care, and inventory of equipment.
Assists with supervising students at all times from the time practice or activity begins until all students leave campus.
Monitors the physical condition of students constantly during physical activity; enforces safety rules and regulations.
Encourages academic excellence of student athletes.
Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts conferences with parents and student athletes as necessary.
Displays Good Sportsmanship and sets a good example at all times.
Performs related duties as required.