Position Description
Saint Mary's Hall is seeking a passionate, energetic Assistant Basketball Coach who strives to build a highly competitive and challenging program for the SMH student-athletes while supporting the school's mission. Saint Mary's Hall is committed to offering rewarding experiences for the students while maintaining high academic standards. An SMH coach is an individual who seeks excellence daily while teaching life skills that will benefit the student-athletes within the program for many years to come. Saint Mary's Hall offers Basketball at the Lower School, Middle School, and Varsity levels. Coaches will be assigned based on experience and need.
Responsibilities
- The Assistant Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting in planning and administering all aspects of the Basketball Program as assigned.
- Under the direction of the Head Basketball Coach, the Assistant Basketball Coach should model and maintain an exemplary studentathlete concept and the personal development of a student athlete who’s on and offcourt behavior reflects favorably upon the Saint Mary's Hall community in general and the athletics program.
- Responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach in all areas of the Basketball program.
- Participates in public relations activities.
- Ensures the highest professional standards and behavior regarding adherence to SPC/ISAL/SACAL rules and regulations.
- Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters while adhering to Saint Mary's Hall and FERPA guidelines.
- Participates in annual continuing education programs as assigned.
- Coordinates and assists administration with home and visiting team’s game day activities (schedule practices, setup and breakdown of equipment, personnel, court set up, etc.)
- Works with Director of Communications to communicate the accomplishments and endeavors of the team, both individuals and as a whole
- Assists in special events and tournaments, championships, fundraisers, and/or clinics, including but not limited to major fundraisers, camps, and/or clinics.
- Athletic Department game day administration as assigned.
- Assist and maintain inventory at the beginning and end of the academic year.
- Assist with all other duties as assigned.
- Level of assignment based on qualifications and need.
Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of fundamentals, technical aspects, and strategy for basketball
- Ability to attract and retain qualified athletes and to facilitate timely progress toward graduation.
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to learn, apply, and adhere to SPC/ISAL/SACAL rules and regulations.
- Ability to interact well with officials, coaches, parents, and the public.
- Ability to work with students of all backgrounds and mentor studentathletes.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments on campus.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills
- Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including weekend and evening hours.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
- Will require travel to various events, including overnight trips.
- Will work nights or weekends.
- Works mostly indoors.
- Will involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying materials less than 50 lbs.
- Operates various types of office equipment.
- Work in a rigorous academic environment dealing with a wide variety of physical and intellectual challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
Other Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. If you are interested in joining our dynamic professional and learning environment that encourages innovation, upload a cover letter, resume, and complete our SMH employment application here. Applications will be processed as they are received.