Middle School Head Boys Basketball Coach

Brandywine Heights Area School District; Mertztown (PA); On-site; USD 2,100 - 2,500; Part time

Job summary

Brandywine Heights Area School District is seeking a Middle School Boys Head Basketball Coach to teach fundamentals, strategy, and conditioning while promoting character development and sportsmanship in student athletes. The role emphasizes coaching excellence and positive influence in the school community.

The part-time position covers the winter season (mid-November through mid-February) with a co-curricular stipend of $2,300 per season and no benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Evidence of effective leadership and previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
• Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training for success.
• Promote socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment.
• Upgrade knowledge and coaching skills through clinics, observations, and consultations.

Skills

Organize sports program

Leadership

Coaching experience

Knowledge of basketball

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Middle School Boys Head Basketball Coach

BHASD is seeking a Middle School Boys Head Basketball Coach to instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. The coach will upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments. It is the express intent of the job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Evidence of effective leadership and previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
• Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.

SCHEDULE

• Part Time, no benefits.
• Middle School Boys Basketball- Winter Athletic Season - approximately mid-November through mid-February

PAY RATE

• Co-Curricular Stipend $2,300 per season

STUDENTS FIRST: Empower & Inspire to Reach New Heights

The Brandywine Heights Area School District is committed to excellence! We serve nearly 1,250 students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade at three school sites. The District services students and families living in four municipalities: the Borough of Topton and the townships of District, Longswamp, and Rockland. Check out quick facts on our District Profile.

The employees of Brandywine Heights Area School District play an important role in providing our students with a well-rounded educational foundation that supports their academic, physical, and social emotional growth. Our staff is committed to creating a culture that fosters a trusting, collaborative, and equitable learning environment for all members of the school community.

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The Brandywine Heights Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employment, Educational/Service Organization.