Lipscomb Academy, Freshman Boys Basketball Head Coach

Lipscomb University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipscomb Academy in Nashville seeks a Freshman Boys Basketball Head Coach to develop foundational skills, build a positive team culture, and prepare student-athletes for progression within the high school program.

The role emphasizes teaching ball handling, shooting, footwork, and defensive techniques while planning structured practices and evaluating progress. A Christ-centered ethos and community relations are integral to the position.

Qualifications

• Teach and reinforce fundamental basketball skills, including ball handling, shooting, footwork, passing and defensive techniques.
• Plan and conduct structured practices that emphasize fundamentals and team concepts.
• Evaluate player progress and offer constructive feedback for improvement.
• Maintain the highest order of professionalism and display the highest level of ethical and moral behavior at all times, including building positive relationships with athletes, coaches, parents, and the community.
• Guide student-athletes in learning appropriate sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic, personal responsibility, and competitiveness.
• Help create a Christ-centered environment and team culture of service to others that reflects the Lipscomb Academy Mission Statement.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Basketball

Responsibilities

• Teach and reinforce fundamental basketball skills during practices.
• Plan and conduct structured practices that emphasize fundamentals and team concepts.
• Evaluate player progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain professionalism and ethical behavior; foster positive relationships with athletes, parents, and the community.
• Guide student-athletes in sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal responsibility.
• Support a Christ-centered environment reflective of Lipscomb Academy Mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Basketball

Skills

Ball handling

Shooting

Footwork

Passing

Defensive techniques

Practice planning

Feedback & evaluation

Professionalism & ethics

Team culture development

Job description

The position of Lipscomb Academy Freshman Boys Basketball Head Coach will focus on building players' foundational skills, fostering a positive team culture, and preparing student-athletes for advancement within the high school basketball program.

Duties and responsibilities of the Lipscomb Academy Freshman Boys Basketball Head Coach:

• Teach and reinforce fundamental basketball skills, including ball handling, shooting, footwork, passing and defensive techniques
• Plan and conduct structured practices that emphasize fundamentals and team concepts
• Evaluate player progress and offer constructive feedback for improvement
• Maintain the highest order of professionalism and display the highest level of ethical and moral behavior at all times, including building positive relationships with athletes, coaches, parents, and the community
• Guide student-athletes in learning appropriate sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic, personal responsibility, and competitiveness
• Help create a Christ-centered environment and team culture of service to others that reflects the Lipscomb Academy Mission Statement
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Basketball

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