WHS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Windham Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools in Connecticut is seeking a dedicated athletic coach to develop student athletes and foster a love of sports. You will coach, instruct, assess players, run practice sessions, organize tryouts, and communicate performance to students and parents, while aligning with district rules.

The position involves after-school practices and participation in events. You will monitor academic eligibility, model sportsmanship, manage equipment and uniforms, and collaborate with staff to

Qualifications

• Must possess CT Coaching Certificate (or eligibility) and First Aid/CPR/AED training.
• Must have High School Diploma.
• Two years coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sport rules, regulations, strategies and techniques.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and instructs players on rules, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions as required.
• Observes players during practice and games to identify improvements.
• Determines game strategies based on team capabilities.
• Monitors academic performance to ensure eligibility.
• Maintains equipment, supplies and uniforms.
• Conferences with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance.
• Promotes good public relations and represents the team to media and booster clubs.
• Participates in special activities and events related to the athletic program.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of academic area

Communication skills (oral/written)

Active listening

Teamwork

Organizational and problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Connecticut Coaching Certificate (or eligibility)

First Aid/CPR/AED Training

CTCoaching Module #15 Certificate

Two years’ coaching experience, preferred

Job description

Position Description

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Essential Functions

• Participates in organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions as requested/required.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategies based on the team’s capabilities.
• Assists in maintaining standards of pupil behavior and providing proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations as requested/required.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents.
• Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.

Knowledge/Skills

• Experience working with children
• Knowledge of academic area
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications / Certificates

• 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

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district’s educational program and activities.