Program Assistant - Girls Basketball

South Glens Falls Central School District; Village of South Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Glens Falls Central School District seeks a Program Assistant for Girls Basketball to support skill development, sportsmanship, and academics among middle and high school athletes. The role reports to the Head Varsity Coach and Athletic Director.

Responsibilities include planning and running practices, supervising players during games and travel, ensuring safety and compliance with NYSPHSAA rules, managing equipment and transportation logistics, and mentoring players on character and

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree or teaching certification is preferred.
• Certifications: CPR, AED, First Aid & Concussion Management certifications. NYS Coaching Certification preferred, (or in progress).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and running daily practice sessions, teaching sport-specific fundamentals, and executing game-day strategies.
• Maintain continuous, direct supervision of student-athletes during practices, home/away events, and team travel.
• Enforce athletic guidelines, maintain up-to-date medical/eligibility records, and follow emergency action plans.
• Help manage equipment distribution, uniform inventories, and logistical coordination like team transportation.
• Monitor academic eligibility, mentor players on character and sportsmanship, and provide constructive athletic feedback.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree or teaching certification is preferred.

Job description

The district has a vacancy for a Program Assistant for Girls Basketball.

Winter season: November 16 - Feb 26, 2027

Position Summary

The Program Assistant works collaboratively with the head athletic staff to foster skill development, good sportsmanship, and academic responsibility among middle and high school student-athletes. This role reports directly to the Head Varsity Coach and Athletic Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice & Game Execution: Assist in planning and running daily practice sessions, teaching sport-specific fundamentals, and executing game-day strategies.
• Student Supervision: Maintain continuous, direct supervision of student-athletes during practices, home/away events, and team travel.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce athletic guidelines (such as SGF Athletics, Section 2 Athletics, NYSPHSAA rules), maintain up-to-date medical/eligibility records, and follow emergency action plans.
• Administrative Support: Help manage equipment distribution, uniform inventories, and logistical coordination like team transportation.
• Player Development: Monitor academic eligibility, mentor players on character and sportsmanship, and provide constructive athletic feedback.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree or teaching certification is preferred.
• Certifications: Valid CPR, AED, First Aid & Concussion Management certifications. NYS Coaching Certification preferred, (or in progress).