JV Basketball Assistant Coach

Convent of the Sacred Heart•New York, NY

About The Position

Convent of the Sacred Heart is seeking a JV Basketball Assistant Coach to support the growth, development, and leadership of its basketball programs, with primary duties focused on the Junior Varsity team during the November–February season. The coach assists with skill instruction, practices, team culture, student-athlete development, and administrative and operational tasks. The role reports directly to the JV Head Coach and the Associate Director of Athletics. The position is part-time and exempt, with a stated seasonal salary range of $3,800–$4,500. Dates are November 4 through February 19, with availability needed Monday through Wednesday and Fridays between 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The School seeks candidates who connect with its mission and Goals and Criteria and who contribute to an anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming community. Coaches are expected to uphold professional and ethical standards, collaborate with colleagues, and support the health, safety, and overall development of student-athletes.

Requirements

High school basketball playing experience.
Solid knowledge of basketball and experience working with high school athletes.
Demonstrated ability to assist in implementing a comprehensive middle school and high school basketball program strategy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to manage relationships with administrators, student-athletes, and parents.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Integrity, reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education and experience.
Previous high school or youth coaching experience.
College playing experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with sport skill instruction, motivation, and the conduct of practice sessions.
Support efforts to achieve competitive results and athletic excellence.
Help develop a team culture aligned with the values of the CSH athletic program.
Support student-athletes’ social, emotional, academic, moral-ethical, and athletic development, prioritizing their health, safety, and welfare.
Work cooperatively toward basketball program goals established by the JV Head Coach, Varsity Head Coach, and Associate Director of Athletics.
Complete assigned tasks, including roster management, game operations, team schedules and transportation, record keeping, required training, parent liaison duties as requested, uniform distribution and collection, coaches’ meetings, and other administrative duties.
Support the Head Coach in mentoring, leading, and developing skills among sub-varsity student-athletes.
Participate in coach development sessions with Sacred Heart athletic leadership and coaches.
Use video and statistical analysis as teaching tools for student-athletes.
Follow applicable NYSAIS, AAIS, School, Division, and Department of Athletics rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues and demonstrate professional conduct in dealings with student-athletes, parents, staff, and administrators.
Participate actively in professional development and personal growth.
Perform other duties assigned by the Head Coach or Associate Director of Athletics to support Sacred Heart athletics.