Upper School Assistant Girl’s Basketball Coach

The school seeks an experienced basketball coach who is involved in the community and dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school. This position is a exempt part-time stipend position. This position will report to the Director of Athletics. The coach will work seasonally as needed for the sport assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Help organize, and run productive practices from October-February.
• Communicate expectations with team and parents.
• Evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation.
• Assessing strengths and weaknesses in a participant's performance and identifying areas for further development.
• Adapting to the needs and interests of group or individual participants.
• Encouraging participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge and techniques.
• Ensuring that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times.
• Inspiring confidence and self-belief.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury, sports psychology, nutrition and sports science.
• Acting as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the people you work with.
• Working to a high legal and ethical standard at all times, particularly in relation to issues such as child safeguarding and health and safety requirements.

Requirements:

• Prior years coaching or athletic experience is preferred.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude towards students, staff and faculty.