High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Environmental Charter School•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Charter School is seeking a highly dedicated and motivated individual for the 2026-27 basketball season. Successful candidates must be progressive minded, embody a can-do spirit and work ethic as well as demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision, and guiding principles of the Environmental Charter School. The Environmental Charter School’s faculty and staff are passionate, talented and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level following our guiding principles of catalyst, character, collaboration, and commitment. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed – and continually refined – to ensure that goal. Our work is student-centered, constantly improving, and reflective. ECS’s progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting lists, and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh, serve as a model in environmentally-focused education.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Strong oral and written communication skills are required
Clearances current within one year of start date will be required of the selected candidate and include: Arrest/Conviction disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114). Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training also will be required.

Nice To Haves

Coaching experience in basketball preferred
Coaching experience in organized community sports considered
Sport First Aid and CPR Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Supports head coach
Perform administrative duties as assigned by head coach
Work effectively with students of differing ages, abilities, and backgrounds
Share responsibility with head coach for assembling their volunteer coaching staff
Attends all practices and all games
Report progress of basketball program to head coach
Collaborate with head coach to organize and supervise a total sports program
Manage all on site documentation and injury reports
Assign and collect uniforms
Assist A.D. in hosting end of season banquet
Partner with Boosters as directed by A.D.
Attend coaches meetings as directed by A.D.
Complete end of season program evaluation and discuss program
Assist with fundraising