Head Coach - Girls Basketball

KIPP Public Schools Northern California • San Jose, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Head Girls Basketball Coach is responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in that sport. This is a seasonal, temporary role (12 hours per week), reporting to the Athletic Director. The hourly rate for this position is $20/hr.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of High School or Club Basketball coaching experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage
• Safe driving record (will be ask to provide a DMV report)
• Ability to follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of KIPP Navigate.
• All school coaches should be familiar with the rules and regulations of the sports they are assigned to coach.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members.
• Ability to manage a team in a professional manner.
• Flexible, reliable, punctual, professional and has an enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively via email and phone.
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently and within a small team.
• Ability to coach athletes of different skill levels.
• Complete required safety training for basic first aid and injury prevention available through SafeSchools and NFHS Learn, including, but not limited to: Annually - mandated reporter, bloodborne pathogens, concussion in sports, sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness prevention
• Every Two Years - CPR and First Aid
• At time of hire - Fundamentals of Coaching or certificate of completion in a previous sports season.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the particular and assigned team.
• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
• Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
• Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the particular sports program; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections.
• Maintain the integrity of the selection process.
• Consult with the Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post tryout informational parent meetings.
• Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Supervise athletes at all times during practices, transport to games, games and until athletes have been picked up by guardians, or make arrangements to ride public transportation.
• Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED