Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Position Focus: A coach’s main focus is teaching students the skills of a specific sport and how to participate in that sport.
Job Summary:
Assistant Junior High and Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Teaching Endorsement Flexible
Coaching Areas: Basketball
Hired by: Associate Head of School
Responsible to: High School Principal and Athletic Director
Evaluated: An annual written evaluation is provided by the Athletic Director.
Type of position: This is a contracted, exempt employee who is paid on a salaried basis.
Spiritual:
Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect: A strong, clear Christian testimony
- A mature, godly spirit
- A person of faith and prayer
- Seek to be a role model in attitude, speech, and action on a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ
- Motivate others to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith
- Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration
- Lead others to a realization of their worth in Christ and cultivate their growth in Christ-like character
Position Parameters:
- Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport
- Assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions
- Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development
- Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions
- Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
- Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities
- Provides proper supervision of athletes at all times
- Works with the AD to monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met, and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard
- Reports athlete injuries to the athletic trainer promptly
- Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student
- Reports scores and results to the local media and the athletic office
- Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program
- Models Christ-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
- Follows procedure for the proper care and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
- Submits a list of award winners at the end of the season
- Participates in special activities, including sports meetings, award nights, and pep rallies
- Confirm all MRA and MAIS paperwork is on file for each athlete before allowing the athlete to participate