High School Basketball Coach

DAYSTAR ACADEMY•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Daystar Academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced High School Basketball Coach to lead our basketball program. This part-time role involves designing and implementing training sessions, mentoring student-athletes, managing the program, ensuring compliance with IHSA standards, and fostering a positive team culture. The ideal candidate will serve as a role model, promoting character, sportsmanship, and faith-based values while guiding student-athletes in their athletic, academic, and personal growth.

Requirements

High school coaching experience
Knowledge of IHSA rules and regulations
Ability to design and implement training sessions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to serve as a role model in character, sportsmanship, and faith-based values
Understanding of player development principles
Ability to manage and lead a team and assistant coaches
Commitment to academic eligibility and student-athlete code of conduct

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating with lower-level coaches
Experience in scouting and strategy development
Knowledge of sports science, nutrition, and recovery
Experience in fostering off-season training and strength and conditioning programs
Experience in creating a Christ-centered devotional space

Responsibilities

Design and implement competitive, high-level training sessions focusing on skill refinement, tactical understanding, game preparation, and physical conditioning appropriate for high school competition.
Serve as a role model in character, sportsmanship, and faith-based values, inspiring student-athletes to excel in athletics, academics, and personal growth.
Provide individualized feedback and clear development plans to student-athletes, challenging them to improve performance while maintaining a healthy team dynamic.
Lead the High School Basketball Program, setting clear goals for team performance, conduct, and development.
Build and maintain a positive, disciplined, and competitive team culture.
Oversee assistant coaches and coordinate with lower-level coaches to create alignment and player development pathways from Middle School through High School.
Remain fully informed and compliant with all IHSA rules, guidelines, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Attend IHSA rules meetings and professional development sessions relevant to high school soccer.
Maintain ongoing communication with players, parents, and school administration.
Ensure compliance with Daystar Academy athletic policies, academic eligibility requirements, and student-athlete code of conduct.
Prepare the team for all competitions through scouting, strategy development, and game-day readiness.
Lead the team during matches, making strategic adjustments and managing player rotations.
Promote sportsmanship, respect for officials, and respect for opponents in all competitive settings.
Foster an environment where student-athletes can grow as leaders, teammates, and individuals.
Provide guidance on nutrition, recovery, and balancing academic and athletic responsibilities.
Encourage and cultivate off-season training, strength and conditioning, and participation in summer camps or club programs.
Stay current with best practices in high school coaching, sports science, and player development.
Participate in coaching workshops, clinics, and conferences as directed by the Athletic Director.
Engage in self-reflection and seek feedback to improve program quality and personal coaching effectiveness.
Create a Christ-centered devotional space on and off the court.