Assistant HS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

Responsibilities

• Assist the Girls' Head Basketball Coach with the Program.
• Assist with developing, monitoring, supervising, and training beginners and advanced student-athletes to compete in Basketball.
• Motivate and mentor student-athletes both on and off the court.
• Build relationships with and mentor student-athletes academically and athletically.
• Instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for individual and team success.
• Guide student-athletes to develop moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and good sportsmanship.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes.
• Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and skills development.
• Cooperate with the School Athletic Office and the District Athletic Department regarding requests for pertinent information.
• Meet all requirements set forth by the District Board of Education, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
• Model the behavior expected of student-athletes, including timeliness, positivity, respect, and constructive criticism.
• Maintain suitable sideline conduct, including appropriate language, at all times.
• Dress appropriately at all practices and games.
• Provide in-season and out-of-season training rules to team members in writing prior to the start of the season and follow due process for violations.
• Follow the District Athletic Department Policy as outlined in the Coaches Handbook.
• Implement all applicable administrative policies set forth by the District Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, School Principals, Conference Leagues, and PIAA.
• Assist with scheduling and completing a full season of contests, including State-tournament games.
• Assist with pre-season practices starting on the first day permitted by PIAA rules.
• Participate in clinics and programs to improve coaching performance.
• Participate in school events such as Awards Night and Athletic Boosters Meetings.
• Demonstrate physical vitality, enthusiasm, and good judgment in decision-making.
• Accept and apply constructive criticism to improve coaching performance.
• Use competent techniques of the sport, ensuring players respond positively to directions.
• Adapt properly to changing game situations.
• Stay knowledgeable about the sport and seek ways to improve coaching techniques.
• Innovate using new coaching techniques alongside proven methods.
• Ensure the team is well-prepared for opponents.
• Motivate the team to meet or exceed goals and stress the value of acceptable behavior.
• Assist with the maintenance and inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills

• Ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basketball skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Successful participation in a similar activity in high school and/or college.
• Evidence of successful past coaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred.
• Satisfactory result on a State Police Records Check, Child Abuse Check, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check.

Pay

Coaching stipend per MOU.