Girls Basketball Head Coach - Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Girls Basketball Head Coach will serve as a member of the Athletic Department, leading an athletic team for high school students in a “best fit” environment for teenagers with significant barriers to education. Indianapolis Metropolitan High School’s Athletic Department is committed to using athletics to help develop student-athletes who exemplify the Puma Promise character traits: Professional, Unstoppable, Motivated, Accountable, and Supportive. Athletics should serve as a catalyst for students’ academic success during their time at Indy Met and for their post-secondary success in college or the workforce. School priorities include: High rigor, high support instruction to close academic gaps and prepare students for post-secondary opportunities, Trauma-informed social-emotional learning, and Student and family empowerment through coordination with a robust Student Services team of coaches, counselors, and more.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrates abilities in providing timely guidance and effective feedback to motivate others to strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task, solve a problem, or prepare for any sporting hobby, career, event.
Models concepts of motivational interviewing, coaching, and reflective practice in a specific sporting area.
Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs.
Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships at all levels with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
Is able to receive as well as provide feedback to improve performance or processes.
Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office.
Manages competing demands by effectively organizing issues by relevance considering operational objectives and customer service excellence.
Excellent time management, planning, scheduling, and coordination skills.
Is able to work in a highly structured environment and quickly adapts to changes in priorities or deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
Effectively navigates complex situations to ensure that tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
Takes a strengths-based, student-centered approach to developing relationships at all levels while establishing appropriate boundaries.
Adept at delivering feedback that is constructive and unbiased.
Creates and maintains a safe environment for open discussions.
Anticipates, diffuses, and resolves disagreements, confrontations, tensions, and complaints in a practical and constructive manner in order to achieve results.
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, has a drive to succeed at any task, produces consistent and high-quality work, is organized and timely, and is able to work with minimal supervision.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and qualify under the district’s insurance carrier when driving a district vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Current Indiana Teaching Certification in the subject specialty, or the willingness and eligibility to obtain an emergency teaching license.
Displays a working knowledge of the IHSAA bylaws.

Responsibilities

Achieves academic and holistic outcomes for student-athletes (e.g., number of student-athletes with 90% academic engagement, number of student-athletes who earn 5+ credits per semester, number of student-athletes eligible for graduation who graduate on time, number of student-athlete graduates who enroll in college, enlist in the military, or are employed at the time of graduation).
Develops students holistically by conducting effective study tables, tracking check-ins with students at risk of becoming ineligible, and providing students with exposure, advice, and mentoring to promote post-secondary planning.
Models sportsmanship, respect, emotional regulation, and professionalism in communication and holds players accountable for the same behaviors.
Builds a culture where players work hard, strive for quality, react to feedback positively, demonstrate motivation to improve, are attentive when the coach speaks, and strive as a group to make each other better (peer-to-peer accountability).
Uses Puma Points to acknowledge small wins across student-athletes and reinforces Puma Promise school values.
Develops students and team athletically by training knowledge of sports rules, skills, and strategies.
Uses best practices to teach students including modeling, checking for understanding, and providing feedback.
Applies coaching actions strategically, including time outs, substitutions, and clock management.
Develops highlight reels for students who are pursuing college athletics.
Ensures compliance with all state and local laws and policies, including completing required trainings, submitting rosters, and monitoring student-athlete transfers and eligibility.
Holds student-athletes accountable with disciplinary action.
Communicates with students, families, and the school.
Arrives on time and is present for all practices and contests.
Supervises student-athletes and ensures student-athlete health and safety.
Uses and secures the facility.
Maintains supply and uniform inventory.
Oversees student travel.
Provides financial oversight.
Follows Goodwill media and marketing policies.
Supports the Athletic Department by celebrating students, fundraising, and volunteering at contests.
Shares nominations for athletes of the week (using Puma Promise) and nominating students for athletic awards.