Middle School Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

KIPP Columbus•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Middle School Girls Basketball Assistant Coach supports and, at the direction of the Head Coach, leads aspects of the sports program. The role includes supervising students throughout program activities, serving as a positive role model for student-athletes, and representing KIPP Columbus in an excellent and equitable manner. The coach is expected to develop coaching knowledge and skills through clinics, observations, and consultation, and to perform duties assigned by the Head Coach. The position must comply with OHSAA rules and regulations and KIPP Columbus character and learning environment standards. The coach contributes to student-athlete development by working with school staff on instructional goals, enforcing extracurricular eligibility criteria, advising students about academic requirements related to scholarships and recruiting, and maintaining appropriate behavior and conduct at practices, contests, and off-campus trips. The role also includes taking precautions to protect students and program resources, supervising student-athletes during out-of-town competitions, and encouraging sportsmanship. This position is compensated with a stipend paid at the successful conclusion of the season.

Requirements

At least one year of coaching experience with middle- and/or high-school students.
Valid Ohio Department of Education Pupil Activity Permit.
Complete all required health and safety training and certifications to be eligible to coach in Ohio.
Abide by all OHSAA rules and regulations and KIPP Columbus character and learning environment standards.
Demonstrate integrity, follow-through, listening, proactivity, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain training equipment and facilities.
Assist with recruiting students for the program.
Monitor and evaluate team performance.
Maintain records of students, training sessions, games, performance statistics, and equipment.
Facilitate and supervise training sessions and individual workouts.
Perform other duties assigned by the Head Coach.
Help build a positive team environment.
Work with school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives that support the educational development of student-athletes.
Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
Instruct and advise students on academic requirements related to scholarships and recruiting practices.
Maintain KIPP learning environment standards for behavior and conduct at athletic contests, practice sessions, and off-campus trips.
Take necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Accompany and supervise student-athletes during competitions on out-of-town trips.
Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
Participate in staff meetings and professional development, as appropriate.
Do whatever is needed to support the success of students and the team.