Girls Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach
About The Position
Greenhills School’s Athletic Department is hiring a qualified, dynamic varsity assistant basketball coach. The school seeks student-centered coaches and role models who use effective instructional methods, collaborate with colleagues, respond to student feedback, and pursue reflective practice and continual growth. The candidate should embrace the challenge of fielding a highly competitive team of motivated student-athletes. Greenhills welcomes applicants from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities and prides itself on being an inclusive community. The coach will work with the varsity head coach to support program continuity and consistency. The role requires afternoon availability daily for practices and/or contests, with some weekends also required.
Requirements
- Current First Aid and CPR certification is required.
- Concussion Education and Athlete Safety course completion is required.
- Working knowledge of basketball and understanding of the sport’s rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for performing the coaching assignment.
- Sport playing experience.
- Physical ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; bend, stoop, sit on the floor, stand, walk, reach overhead, and ascend and descend stairs.
- Ability to work in and be exposed to outdoor weather elements.
Nice To Haves
- Proven coaching experience at the middle school or high school level is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Comply with Greenhills procedures and policies and the MHSAA and Greenhills coaches handbooks.
- Provide clear instructional strategies, developmentally appropriate practices, and training sessions.
- Promote a positive attitude and academic achievement.
- Reflect on coaching practices and seek professional development opportunities.
- Support and encourage students’ participation in multiple sports.
- Communicate clearly, promptly, and professionally with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Be available in the afternoons daily for practices and/or contests, and some weekends.
- Cultivate student accountability and commitment to the team.
- Collaborate with the varsity head coach to ensure program continuity and consistency.
- Ensure student safety by providing a clean and safe environment, appropriate supervision, safety instruction, and regular facility and equipment inspections.
- Serve as a role model by maintaining appropriate standards of care and healthy boundaries in student and professional relationships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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