After School Girls Basketball Coach - Middle School

About the role

Prospect Schools is a high‑performing, intentionally diverse K‑12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. The network models its curriculum on the International Baccalaureate Program and is guided by the core values of Curiosity, Care, Persistence, and Passion. Brooklyn Prospect Charter School is seeking a Girls Basketball Coach to lead the after‑school basketball program during the winter season (November‑March). The Coach will plan and deliver high‑energy practices, develop individual and team skills, guide the team through league play, report to the Athletic Coordinator, and build a disciplined, competitive, student‑centered program.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead structured basketball practices that develop ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, and defensive fundamentals.
• Teach offensive and defensive systems, including set plays, press breaks, and transition game concepts.
• Prepare the team for league games through film study, scouting, and focused scrimmages.
• Organize warm-ups, skill development stations, conditioning, and cool-downs for every session.
• Ensure all basketball equipment (balls, scoreboard, first aid supplies) is available and in safe condition.
• Supervise students at all times during practices, games, travel, and dismissal. The bench is never unattended.
• Take and submit accurate attendance at every practice and game.
• Plan and run engaging, structured practices at least twice per week that build skills and team culture.
• Lead tryouts by evaluating player ability, recommending roster selections and cuts, and communicating results to the Athletic Coordinator.
• Model excellent sportsmanship and professionalism toward officials, opponents, families, and fellow staff.
• Communicate attendance concerns and behavioral issues to the Athletic Coordinator promptly.
• Distribute, maintain, and collect uniforms and keep accurate uniform records.
• Manage daily equipment use, storage, and returns. Report damaged or unsafe items immediately.
• Follow the approved dismissal plan for every student. A staff member stays until every student is released.
• Carry emergency contact information and medical notes for all athletes at every practice and game.
• Complete a pre-session safety check: inspect equipment, check the playing surface, confirm first aid kit and AED access, review weather conditions, and verify medical concerns.
• Report all injuries to the Athletic Coordinator and Program Manager immediately and complete an incident report the same day.
• Travel with the team using approved transportation only. No rideshare (Uber, Lyft, taxi) is permitted under any circumstances.
• Participate in weekly or biweekly check-ins with the Athletic Coordinator.
• Support end-of-season celebrations and the annual athletics banquet.
• Uphold the four commitments of every Prospect athletic experience: Safe, Inclusive, Developmental, and Student‑Centered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience coaching students ages 10‑18.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/AED certification prior to the start of the season.
• Must obtain and maintain current concussion recognition training prior to the start of the season.
• Must pass a pre‑employment background investigation including but not limited to employment