Assistant Coach - Basketball

About the role

The Assistant Basketball Coach is responsible for coaching, character development, and providing direction to student athletes. This is a seasonal, temporary role (12-15 hours per week maximum for a 16-week season), reporting to the Athletic Director.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop student athletes to achieve a high level of skill and appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
• Ensure adherence to team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of athletes.
• Plan, organize, and conduct tryouts for the particular sports program; inform participants of final selections.
• Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Supervise athletes at all times during practices, transport to games, and ensure athletes are picked up by guardians or made arrangements for transportation.
• Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators, and community.
• Complete required safety training for basic first aid and injury prevention.

Requirements

• Experience/Education/Licensing: 2 to 3 years of High School or Club Basketball coaching experience encouraged. High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred). Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage. Safe driving record (will be asked to provide a DMV report).
• Knowledge/skills required/abilities: Ability to follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of KIPP King. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members. Ability to manage a class in a professional manner. Flexible, reliable, punctual, professional, and enthusiastic approach. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively via email and phone. Access to reliable transportation. Ability to work independently and within a small team. Ability to coach athletes of different skill levels. Ability to lead practices 3 times a week and games 2 times a week.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Experience/Education/Licensing: 2 to 3 years of High School or Club Basketball coaching experience encouraged. High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred). Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage. Safe driving record (will be asked to provide a DMV report).

Skills

• Ability to follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of KIPP King.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members.
• Ability to manage a class in a professional manner.
• Flexible, reliable, punctual, professional, and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively via email and phone.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently and within a small team.
• Ability to coach athletes of different skill levels.
• Ability to lead practices 3 times a week and games 2 times a week.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $17.50 per hour for a total of 16 weeks for the season.

Schedule

This is a seasonal, part-time, non-exempt hourly position that is based on a school calendar and time-off schedule. The position is 12-15 hours per week maximum for a 16-week season.