Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

Duchesne High School in Missouri seeks an Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach to support the program and develop student-athletes in skill and character in a Catholic education setting.

The role assists the Head Coach with all program aspects, promotes teamwork and discipline, and helps with summer camps, player development, and game preparation, in a Christ-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching basketball at the high school, club, or collegiate level preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and school administration.
• Commitment to the mission and Gospel values of Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with all aspects of the basketball program, including implementation, promotion, and evaluation.
• Assist with identifying and developing talent at junior high and high school levels.
• Assist with offensive and defensive strategy as directed by the head coach.
• Assist with scouting, game film, and game-planning for opponents.
• Assist with running Duchesne's summer basketball camps.
• Support off-season and player development programs.
• Gather and disseminate statistics for the basketball program.
• Communicate issues to the head coach for quick resolution.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Collaboration

Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Duchesne High School is looking for an Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. The Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach supports the mission of Duchesna High School by helping develop student-athletes in both skill and character, in accordance with the values of Catholic education. This position assists the Head Coach in overseeing all aspects of the boys basketball program, promoting teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship in a Christ-centered environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with all aspects of the basketball program. Including, but not limited to, program implementation, promotion, and evaluation.
• Assist the head coach with identifying and improving talent for the basketball program through work with the current players in the program and through interaction with and evaluation of talent at the junior high level.
• Assist with implementation of offensive and defensive strategies as determined by the head coach.
• Assist the head coach with scouting of opponents. This will include attending and filming of games as well as breakdown of games and helping with game-planning
• Assist the head coach with the promotion of and running of Duchesne's summer basketball camps.
• Assist the head coach with the basketball program's off-season and summer player development program.
• Assist the head coach with the gathering and dissemination of statistics for the basketball program.
• Communicate with the head coach any and all problems and questions that may arise so that they may be quickly and effectively solved or answered.

Job Requirements

• Previous coaching or playing experience in basketball at the high school, club, or collegiate level preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and school administration.
• Commitment to the mission and philosophy of Catholic education and willingness to model Gospel values.
• Strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills.
• Must pass a background check and complete Safe Environment / VIRTUS training as required by the Diocese.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment ScreeningAll candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.