Girls Assistant Basketball Coach

General Description

Position Focus:  A coach’s main focus is teaching students the skills of a specific sport and how to participate in that sport.

Job Summary: 

Assistant Junior High and Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Teaching Endorsement Flexible

Coaching Areas: Basketball

Hired by: 

Associate Head of School

Responsible to: 

High School Principal and Athletic Director

Evaluated: An annual written evaluation is provided by the Athletic Director.

Type of position: This is a contracted, exempt employee who is paid on a salaried basis.

Spiritual:

Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect: A strong, clear Christian testimony

• A mature, godly spirit
• A person of faith and prayer
• Seek to be a role model in attitude, speech, and action on a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ
• Motivate others to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration
• Lead others to a realization of their worth in Christ and cultivate their growth in Christ-like character

Position Parameters:

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport
• Assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development
• Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities
• Provides proper supervision of athletes at all times
• Works with the AD to monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met, and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard
• Reports athlete injuries to the athletic trainer promptly
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student
• Reports scores and results to the local media and the athletic office
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program
• Models Christ-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Follows procedure for the proper care and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Submits a list of award winners at the end of the season
• Participates in special activities, including sports meetings, award nights, and pep rallies
• Confirm all MRA and MAIS paperwork is on file for each athlete before allowing the athlete to participate

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Committed Christian and member of a Bible-believing church