Girls Assistant Basketball Coach 2025-2026

Jennings School District; Jennings (MO); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Jennings is looking for a Girls Assistant Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season. The role requires strong coaching skills, experience in basketball, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff. Responsibilities include managing athletic activities, organizing practices, and promoting student participation in the basketball program. Ideal candidates should possess communication and organizational skills. Apply online to join our team and contribute to student-athlete growth.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of coaching experience at the high school level.
• Knowledge of the rules and strategies of basketball.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with administrators, opponents, officials, staff, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Manage athletic activities and promote skills and teamwork.
• Coordinate the boys basketball program from lower to upper school.
• Organize meetings and encourage athlete participation.
• Ensure unity among basketball coaches within the program.
• Develop a regular practice schedule for team development.
• Assist with college recruitment for student-athletes.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during contests and practices, and trips off school property.
• Protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities; prevent hazing/bullying.
• Maintain and secure all basketball equipment and uniforms.
• Assist student-athletes with college recruitment.
• Assist Athletic Director with scheduling of games and coordinate arrangements.
• Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Participate in senior night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Confer with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance.
• Follow procedures in case 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or administrator.

Skills

Effective coaching techniques

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Girls Assistant Basketball Coach 2025-2026 JobID: 471

• Date Posted: 9/23/2025
• Location: Jennings Senior High School
• Closing Date: 12/13/2025
• Position Type: Athletics/Activities

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

• 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.

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-boysbasketball 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.

Application Procedure

Apply Online