Assistant Coach - Boys Basketball

LEAP Academy University Charter School; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 16,740 - 33,480; Part time

Job summary

LEAP Academy University Charter School in Camden, NJ seeks an Assistant Coach - Boys Basketball to partner with the Athletic Director. You will help athletes develop skills, implement strategies, and lead the program through competitions and qualifiers with a focus on peak performance and safety.

You will recruit, schedule physicals, plan fundraisers, and coordinate transportation while monitoring grades for eligibility and planning engaging practices and Senior Nights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• NJSIAA Certified.
• CPR & First Aid Certified.
• Proven track record of successful leadership and team progression.
• Knowledgeable on the latest development and innovative training methods and techniques.
• Must be available for all games.

Responsibilities

• Recruit a strong, high quality team; minimum 15 players per sport.
• Schedule all athletes for their sports physicals with the Wellness Clinic.
• Plan at least three fundraisers to aid team purchases.
• Arrange transportation to various games and events.
• Coordinate with Student Management Team on grades and disciplinary actions for eligibility.
• Develop team practice schedule and share with principals and office managers.
• Document injuries and seek medical attention when necessary.
• Plan and prep for 'Senior Night' Home Game.

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJSIAA Certified

CPR & First Aid Certified

Job description

LEAP Academy University Charter School is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Coach - Boys Basketball to partner with the Athletic Director (AD) to assist athletes in their skill development and ensure peak performance and fitness are achieved during competitions, tournaments, matches, trials, and all qualifying events. The Coach will provide insight on play strategies for difficult moves and goals. This position will provide leadership to the team, implementing, and maintaining a quality recruiting strategy.

Administrative

• Responsible for recruiting a strong, high quality team; maintaining the minimum of 15 per sport.
• Responsible for scheduling all athletes for their sports physicals with the Wellness Clinic;
• Plan/Propose a minimum of three (3) fundraisers to help with necessary team purchases;
• Arranges for transportation to various sporting engagements;
• Partner with Student Management Team to get weekly updates on student\'s grades and any disciplinary actions to ensure eligibility to play;
• Develop team practice schedule, sharing it with Principals and Office Managers to ensure district-wide knowledge;
• Responsible for documents an injuries and seeking medical attention when necessary;
• Responsible for planning and prepping "Senior Night" Home Game.

Coaching

• Effectively communicate the rules and procedures of the sport;
• Motivate and provide direction to athletes on self-development in preparation of having the advantage over competitors;
• Plan and implement fitness conditioning training schedule;
• Advise and counsel athletes on nutrition, health, safety and use of sports equipment;
• Assess, evaluate, and maintain a log of athletes\' performance during practices and drills;
• Promote a teambuilding spiriting to support success gains in events;
• Monitoring athletes\' attendance, participation, and behavior at all times;

Communication

• Continual and timely communication with families utilizing "Remind Me" app ensuring it is updated;
• Plan Parent Meetings three (3) during the season (beginning, midway, and at the end);
• Maintaining constant communication with Athletic Director, Lead Person, and Principals

Salary & Benefits
Contracted Seasonal Stipend
Not benefits eligible

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree required;
• New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Certified;
• CPR & First Aid Certified;
• Proven track record of successful leadership and team progression;
• Knowledgeable on the latest development and innovative training methods and techniques;
• Must be available for all games.