Girls Assistant Basketball Coach 2025-2026

Jennings School District; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 50.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Jennings School District is looking for a Basketball Coach to manage and supervise the boys basketball program. This role requires 2-4 years of experience coaching at the high school level, effective coaching techniques, and knowledge of basketball rules and regulations. Responsibilities involve coordinating practices, assisting student-athletes with recruitment, and maintaining equipment. This is a stipend position with long-term employment possibilities, focused on fostering growth in skills and sportsmanship within the team.

Formación

• 2-4 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school level.
• Must possess knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of basketball.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and supervise athletic activities to promote growth in athletic skills.
• Coordinate the development and promotion of the boys Basketball Program.
• Develop a regular practice schedule for individual and team development.
• Assist student-athletes with college recruitment.
• Maintain and secure all basketball equipment and uniforms.

Conocimientos

Effective coaching techniques

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to assess players and coaches

Descripción del empleo

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-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.