Middle School Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

KIPP•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 coach supervises students throughout program activities, serves as a positive role model, represents KIPP Columbus in an excellent and equitable manner, and develops coaching knowledge and skills through clinics, observations, and consultation. The position must abide by OHSAA rules and regulations and KIPP Columbus character and learning environment standards. The coach contributes to student-athlete development, safety, and program operations by preparing and maintaining equipment and facilities, facilitating training, monitoring team performance, maintaining program records, and collaborating with school staff on students’ educational development. The position includes supervising students at practices, competitions, and out-of-town trips, and performing other duties assigned by the Head Coach. This is an immediate opening. KIPP Columbus offers a paid stipend 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 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.
Fulfill duties assigned by the Head Coach.
Build a positive team environment.
Work with school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives supporting student-athletes’ overall educational development.
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 contests, practice sessions, and trips off school property.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.