Head Junior High Girls Basketball Coach - Sedalia, MO

Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City•Sedalia, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

Sacred Heart School is seeking a dedicated, positive, and faith-centered Head Junior High Girls Basketball Coach to lead and develop our junior high girls basketball program. The Head Coach will be responsible for creating a positive, competitive, and Christ-centered environment where student-athletes can grow in their basketball skills while developing important qualities such as teamwork, discipline, perseverance, sportsmanship, leadership, and respect for others. The coach will serve as a role model for our student-athletes and represent the mission and values of Sacred Heart School both on and off the court.

Requirements

  • Support the school's faith based identity and mission.
  • Understand that athletics are an extension of the educational experience and an opportunity to help students grow in faith, character, discipline, teamwork, and service.
  • Model Christian values through their actions, words, sportsmanship, and interactions with students, families, officials, and opposing teams.
  • Provide a safe, supportive, faith-filled environment in which students can grow academically, spiritually, socially, and physically.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct organized & purposeful basketball practices.
  • Teach and develop fundamental basketball skills, including shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, defense, footwork, and team concepts.
  • Develop offensive and defensive strategies appropriate for junior high athletes.
  • Prepare the team for games through effective practices, scouting, game planning, and instruction.
  • Provide positive leadership, encouragement, and constructive feedback to student-athletes.
  • Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, accountability, discipline, and respect.
  • Foster an environment in which every student-athlete feels valued and encouraged to improve.
  • Emphasize character development and the importance of representing Sacred Heart School with dignity and respect.
  • Model Christian & Catholic values and incorporate faith, service, humility, and integrity into the coaching experience.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with student-athletes, parents, school administration, athletic staff, officials, and opposing teams.
  • Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and team-related activities.
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