Girls Basketball Coach

Foster a positive and inclusive team culture

Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and mutual respect among all players.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Motivate and inspire middle school student-athletes to reach their full potential by focusing on skill development, effort, and personal growth.
• Design and implement practices that build fundamental basketball skills, game awareness, and a love for the sport.
• Serve as a mentor and role model, reinforcing the importance of being a student first by upholding high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and administrators to ensure players meet school academic and conduct standards required for participation.
• Lay the groundwork for success at the high school level and beyond by teaching responsibility, perseverance, and leadership on and off the court.
• Is accountable for issuing, collection, and storage of all equipment.
• Aid in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events and practices and adhere to scheduled facility times.
• Ensure the safety of and provide supervision of athletes in all athletic work areas.
• Be responsible for the actions and conduct of the athletes whenever they are under his/her jurisdiction.
• Be responsible for the general health and welfare of students in his/her sport and give appropriate attention to athletes who are injured, ill or otherwise incapacitated.
• Contribute to a school culture of healthy competition and community pride.
• Demonstrate professionalism, organization, and effective communication with players, parents, and the school community.

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut coaching certification or temporary emergency coaching permit.
• Updated first aid/CPR training approved by Connecticut State Department of Education.
• Knowledge and background in basketball as well as experience coaching the middle school athlete.