Assistant Basketball Coach: Youth Skills & Team Builder

Indianapolis Public Schools; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) seeks an Assistant Basketball Coach to support the basketball program with a strong emphasis on skill development, teamwork, and character. You will work with players entering the program from elementary schools to prepare them for high school competition.

The successful candidate demonstrates a proven coaching aptitude, strong work ethic, organization, and the ability to help produce results.

Qualifications

• Sufficient knowledge of basketball as a sport.
• Ability to motivate, teach and recruit qualified student-athletes.
• Capable of handling stressful situations with composure.
• Exhibits high standards of professional ethics and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, promoting, and conducting tryouts for the sport.
• Schedule contests in coordination with Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator.
• Coaches during each game and helps run practices and training.
• Develop training programs and practice schedules for players.
• Assess players’ skills and position them for team success.
• Create a safe learning environment for student-athletes.

Skills

Basketball knowledge

Motivate & recruit

Teach and coach

Professional ethics

Job description

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) seeks an Assistant Basketball Coach to support the basketball program with a strong emphasis on skill development, teamwork, and character. You will work with players entering the program from elementary schools to prepare them for high school competition.

The successful candidate demonstrates a proven coaching aptitude, strong work ethic, organization, and the ability to help produce results.