Varsity Boys Assistant Basketball Coach
About The Position
This position assists with the organization, administration, facilitation, and maintenance of a successful athletic team. The role requires a thorough understanding of PIAA and NFHS rules, adherence to policies, and active participation in team development and student recruitment. The assistant coach will teach techniques, strategies, and tactics aligned with the head coach's philosophy, assist in developing and implementing practice plans, and foster a positive and respectful environment for athletes, coaches, and officials. The position also involves supporting year-round athlete development and collaborating with school administrators and staff.
Requirements
- Demonstrated successful experience playing and/or coaching the sport.
- Teaching certification or the ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of pedagogy.
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
- Understanding of basic fundamentals and movements of the sport.
- Knowledge of current trends, tactics, strategies, and skills of the sport.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, coaches, parents, faculty members, and administrators.
- Experience working with urban students.
- Availability to assist with implementation of a year-round training program.
Nice To Haves
- National coaching certification preferred (ASEP/NFHS/Other Governing Body).
Responsibilities
- Assist with the organization, administration, facilitation, and maintenance of a successful athletic team.
- Possess a thorough understanding of all PIAA and NFHS rules appropriate to the sport.
- Adhere to attendance, eligibility, and discipline policies.
- Assist with collection and inventory of equipment.
- Attend scheduled meetings with the head coach.
- Attend trainings, clinics, or conferences provided by the head coach or athletic director.
- Attend all JV/Varsity practices which occur prior to the start of the middle school season.
- Communicate regularly with youth coaches running programs which serve as feeder programs.
- Actively recruit students and encourage participation.
- Assist with maintaining student participation during the season.
- Assist with providing team building activities throughout the year.
- Provide a positive example for students.
- Teach techniques, strategies, and tactics which align with the philosophy of the head coach.
- Assist in the development of season-long, monthly, and weekly plans for preparation and improvement (instruction, drill, competition, conditioning, and recovery).
- Provide input toward the development of a written practice plan for each practice.
- Assist in the implementation of daily practice plans which include clear objectives and organization that reflect season-long, monthly, and weekly plans.
- Assist in providing time for instruction, drill, and competition as appropriate.
- Model respect toward athletes, officials, opposing team, and spectators.
- Teach respect toward teammates, opposing team, officials, and spectators.
- Support the defined standards of behavior communicated by the head coach.
- Administer consistent, fair, and firm discipline.
- Work in cooperation with SDoL administrators, teachers, support staff.
- Develop and demonstrate positive relationships with SDoL administrators, teachers, clerical workers, and custodians.
- Assist in providing year-round opportunities for athletes in the form of open gyms, camps, and/or competitive leagues.
- Support the decisions and philosophy of the head coach.
- Assist with the raising of funds through booster club/parent organization.
- Perform other delegated duties assigned by the head coach.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
