Inspire Futures: Girls Basketball Assistant Coach (MS)

Reading School District l Reading, Pa.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading School District is seeking a Middle School/Freshmen Assistant Coach to create a safe, positive atmosphere and ensure safe conditions in line with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies.

You will supervise student-athletes, stay current with coaching techniques, and help place athletes for success in sport and life, while supporting RSD athletics and fostering youth involvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 safety measures are observed, care of equipment and supervision of participants.
• Attend all training sessions and staff meetings.
• Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoons/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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication with diverse groups

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reading School District is seeking a Middle School/Freshmen Assistant Coach to create a safe, positive atmosphere and ensure safe conditions in line with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies.

You will supervise student-athletes, stay current with coaching techniques, and help place athletes for success in sport and life, while supporting RSD athletics and fostering youth involvement.