BOYS BASKETBALL MS HEAD COACH

Shanniao; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Shady Side Academy is seeking a Boys Basketball Middle School Head Coach for the season in Pittsburgh, PA. The successful candidate will lead the boys basketball program, collaborate with the athletic department, and develop student-athletes both on the court and in leadership roles.

Candidates should have at least one year of coaching experience at high school, middle school, or club level, with collegiate/club coaching considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year coaching experience at high school, middle school, or club level.
• Collegiate and club coaching candidates will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement and oversee the boys basketball program in collaboration with the athletic department.
• Coordinate athletic planning and student-athlete development and performance.
• Prepare student-athletes for competition and develop training/conditioning programs.
• Maintain team discipline and adherence to rules and policies of governing bodies (Shady Side Academy, WPIAL, PIAA).
• Work with the Director of Athletics and staff to support department goals.
• Promote teamwork, retention of student-athletes, and high standards in academics and leadership.

Skills

Coaching experience

Team leadership

Program planning

Job description

Shady Side Academy Middle School - Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Overview

Position Type

Seasonal

High School

Travel Percentage

Category

Education

Description

Shady Side Academy is seeking applications for the following position Boys Basketball Middle School Head Coach. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the capacity to coach the respective sport in support of Shady Side Academy's mission, which is to challenge students to think expansively, act ethically and lead responsibly. Additionally, the successful candidate will model Shady Side’s Guiding Principles: Honesty, Kindness, Responsibility, Respect and Safety. These principles not only guide Shady Side’s daily activities and interactions, but they also point to the larger, more encompassing ideals and behaviors of integrity, thoughtfulness, and compassion integral to all endeavors at Shady Side.

Qualifications

A minimum of one year coaching experience at the high school, or middle school or club level is preferred, though excellent candidates with collegiate and club coaching experience will also be given serious consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Shady Side Academy athletic department to plan, organize, implement, and follow upon an extensive athletic program management plan for the boys basketball program.
• Coordinate athletic planning, program development and assessment that focus on student-athlete’s performances, personal and leadership development..
• Prepare student-athletes for competition.
• Develop, recommend, and implement specific training/conditioning programs and skills development programs.
• Maintain standards of team behavior and regard for team rules and expectations.
• Ensure adherence to rules, regulations, and policies of all governing bodies (Shady Side Academy, WPIAL, PIAA).
• Work in coordination with the Director of Athletics, head coach, other coaches, and staff to support and achieve overall goals established by the athletics department.
• Work with other students, faculty, and staff to support the retention of student-athletes and promote teamwork, set high standards, support the academic, personal and leadership development of its students.