Impactful Boys Basketball Assistant Coach (Stipend)

Jennings School District; Jennings (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Jennings, MO seeks an experienced high school basketball coach to lead and develop student-athletes. This stipend position emphasizes discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork, with opportunities for long-term employment within the Athletic Department.

Responsibilities include managing practices, coordinating program development from lower to upper school, recruiting players, coordinating games, and representing the district publicly.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 thebasketball 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

High school coaching

Rules knowledge

Relationship building

Coaching techniques

Job description

Applitrack in Jennings, MO seeks an experienced high school basketball coach to lead and develop student-athletes. This stipend position emphasizes discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork, with opportunities for long-term employment within the Athletic Department.

Responsibilities include managing practices, coordinating program development from lower to upper school, recruiting players, coordinating games, and representing the district publicly.