Assistant Basketball Coach

American Heritage School; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

American Heritage Schools- Palm Beach Campus seeks a qualified Assistant Athletics Coach- Basketball to join our Athletics Department. The Athletic Coach trains and guides student-athletes, coordinating practices, games, and safety.

This part-time role focuses on basketball coaching, teamwork, and sportsmanship, with responsibilities across practice, travel, and game-day support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in coaching basketball preferred.
• Ability to work with student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and conducting practices and drills.
• Teach and instruct all aspects of the game.
• Promote sportsmanship and character in student-athletes.
• Collaborate with other athletic coaches on procedures and techniques.
• Provide technical support and training to athletes as appropriate to the sport.
• Assign positions and develop drills and game strategies.
• Supervise students in practice areas, locker rooms, and on buses.
• Encourage student participation and establish rapport.
• Maintain equipment and uniforms.
• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Education

High school diploma

Job description

American Heritage Schools- Palm Beach Campus is seeking for qualified Assistant Athletics Coach- Basketball to join our Athletics Department.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Athletic Coach instructs and works with athletes to prepare them for games and competitions.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with preparing and conducting individual and team practices, pieces of training, and competitions.

• Teach and instruct all aspects of the game

• Promote sportsmanship and foster good character in student-athletes

• Works with other Athletic Coaches in general and specific coaching procedures, methods, and techniques.

• Provides technical support and training to athletes, as appropriate to the sport.

  • Assign specific positions and come up with drills and organized game strategies.

• Supervise students in practice areas, locker rooms, and on buses

• Encourage student participation and establish rapport

• Maintain equipment and uniforms

• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in coaching specific sports is preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience in coaching basketball.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Fields
• Traveling with team to other locations for games/tournaments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged standing/ sitting
• Stooping and/or kneeling

BENEFITS

• This position is not eligible for benefits due to part-time status.

Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your “at-will” status.

AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.