Boys Assistant Basketball Coach

Jennings School District; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 8,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennings School District in Missouri is seeking a dedicated basketball coach to lead and supervise athletic activities, organize practices, and oversee the development of the boys basketball program from Lower School to Upper School.

You will coordinate meetings, recruit athletes, enforce discipline, protect players, and work with administrators, officials, and the community to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and collegiate recruitment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school level.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations (MSHSAA), opponents, officials, staff, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Coordinate the development, promotion, and retention for the boys Basketball Program from Lower School to Upper School.
• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the girls basketball program.
• Ensure all-boys basketball coaches work together toward a common goal within the girls basketball program and provide unity within the youth community programs.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Hold a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and trips off school property, encouraging sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
• Maintain and secure all basketball equipment and uniforms.
• Assist student-athletes with college recruitment.
• Assist the Athletic Director with the scheduling of games and coordinate arrangements.
• Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Participate in special activities to include senior night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Represent Jennings School District and the boys basketball program professionally.
• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Skills

Coaching experience

Coaching techniques

Rules knowledge

Relationship building

Job description

Description

Successful candidates must perform essential duties at a professional level. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. This is a stipend position with long term employment possibilities.

Description

Successful candidates must perform essential duties at a professional level. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. This is a stipend position with long term employment possibilities.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And/or Abilities Required)

• 2-4 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school level (head coaching experience preferred).
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations (MSHSAA), opponents, officials, staff, parents, and students.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Coordinate the development, promotion, and retention for the boys Basketball Program from Lower School to Upper School.
• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the girls basketball program.
• Ensure all-boys basketball coaches work together toward a common goal within the girls basketball program and provide unity within the youth community programs.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Hold a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and trips off school property, encouraging sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
• Maintain and secure all basketball equipment and uniforms.
• Assist student-athletes with college recruitment.
• Assist the Athletic Director with the scheduling of games and coordinate arrangements.
• Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Participate in special activities to include senior night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Represent Jennings School District and the boys basketball program professionally.
• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount alongside extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of NFHS and MSHSAA rules.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes.

Skills

• The applicant must possess the ability to communicate well.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The applicant must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the court.
• The applicant must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
• The applicant must possess the ability to assess players and coaches effectively.