Lead Boys Basketball Coach & Team Mentor

Windham Public Schools; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools in Windham, CT, is seeking a qualified coach to train student athletes, promote fair play, and foster teamwork, discipline, and a positive attitude across athletic programs.

You will assess players' skills, assign positions, teach rules and techniques, monitor academic eligibility, confer with parents as needed, manage equipment, and represent the program in the community while ensuring safety and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Connecticut Coaching Certificate (or eligibility); Current First Aid/CPR/AED Training; CTCoaching Module #15 Certificate.
• Two years coaching experience, preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport.
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, on rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players during practice and competition to determine needs for improvement.
• Determines game strategies based on team capabilities.
• Monitors academic performance to ensure eligibility.
• Conferences with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance.
• Promotes good public relations and communicates with news media and booster clubs.

Skills

Experience with children

Academic knowledge

Clear written and oral communication

Active listening

Teamwork

Organizational and problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

Connecticut Coaching Certificate or eligibility and First Aid/CPR/AED

CTCoaching Module #15 Certificate

Two years coaching experience (preferred)

Job description

Windham Public Schools in Windham, CT, is seeking a qualified coach to train student athletes, promote fair play, and foster teamwork, discipline, and a positive attitude across athletic programs.

You will assess players' skills, assign positions, teach rules and techniques, monitor academic eligibility, confer with parents as needed, manage equipment, and represent the program in the community while ensuring safety and professional conduct.