High School Assistant Coach-Girls Basketball

Duties & Responsibilities

• Aid the Head Coach with daily practice execution, game-day logistics, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to school and NJSIAA regulations.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach to develop high-quality practices focusing on skill development, conditioning, and sportsmanship.
• Implement and execute competitive strategies, game plans, and training regimens.
• Coordinate team transportation needs and communicate logistical details as assigned.
• Maintain continuous, direct supervision of student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and events.
• Represent the school professionally at athletic events and with officials, opposing teams, and the community.
• Encourage student-athlete participation and academic support.
• Build and reinforce a positive team culture centered on respect, discipline, responsibility, and sportsmanship.
• Provide constructive feedback and clear paths for individual improvement to student-athletes.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with the Head Coach regarding athlete progress, logistical needs, and program updates.
• Engage with parents and conduct parent meetings to review program expectations and compliance tracking.
• Immediately report player injuries, disqualifications, or disciplinary actions to the Head Coach, school administration, and the Athletic Director.

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• NJSIAA Coaching Requirements: CPR/AED / Basic First Aid Certification
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Requirement: Mandatory completion prior to first employment as a coach.
• Annual NFHS Training Requirements: NFHS Concussion in Sports Course, NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Course, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course, NFHS Implicit Bias Course, BeNice Program
• Department of Education (DOE) Certification Requirements: At least one of the following official credentials in addition to satisfying all preceding NJSIAA requirements: NJ Teaching Certification, NJ Instructional Substitute Credential (Requires a minimum of 30 college credits)
• Pre-Employment Clearance Requirements: Background Check, Medical Fitness, Tuberculosis Test