High School - Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

Reading School District l Reading, Pa.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading School District in Reading, Pa. seeks a High School Assistant responsible for supervising student-athletes in a safe environment. You will assist in promoting athletics while fostering personal growth in student-athletes. The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and strong interpersonal skills. Flexibility in hours is required, along with a commitment to ensuring safety and eligibility as per district policies.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old minimum.
• Preferable experience in supervision role.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student athletes.
• Monitor student-athletes to prevent incidents.
• Ensure safety and care of equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: High School Assistant

Reports To: Director of Athletics & High School Head Coach

Salary: Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)

Position Goal

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. Furthermore, the candidate will be responsible for assisting student-athletes to establish a life after high school while instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, and fundraising.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.

Essential Functions

• Supervise student athletes
• Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices
• Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries
• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff
• Ensure that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants
• Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings
• Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Verify student-athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage
• Communicate with RSD admin, Safe Schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed
• Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth
• Be a good role model to student-athletes
• Support all RSD athletics

Physical Requirements

• Physically perform all skills required of a coach
• Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility
• Able to withstand extreme weather conditions
• Able to lift at least 20 pounds