Description:
Weekend Basketball Coach position takes place during the school calendar year (Sept-June). The Weekend program takes place Saturdays, Sundays 8am - 3pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all directives from Company administrators and/or Commissioner.
- Distribute reports and documentation to administrators, directors, and/or athletes as needed to establish organized, compliant, and coherent athletic program.
- Follow all of the established company rules pertaining to basketball.
- Teach and coach techniques and skills needed to ensure a successful basketball program
- Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary to achieve individual and team success.
- Formulate and model moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence for all athletes.
- Collect, distribute, and maintain the athletic equipment during the season
.- Instill in each player a respect for equipment and host school property.
- Establish a good working relationship with players, parents/ guardians to communicate the needs of participants to improve the skills
.- Communicate with athletic trainer concerning injuries and participants playing status.
- Be an advocate of the program to create a high retention rate among current
participants.
Requirements:
Required Skills Qualifications:
- Former playing experience at the college level, or pro level.
- Extensive knowledge of the sport and ability to teach the fundamental skills.
- Capability to formulate effective practice plans on a daily basis with progression.
- Ability to relate to the players and have open lines of communication with participants, parents, and administration.
- Strong sense of sportsmanship, self-discipline, and motivation that could be modeled and transferred to players.
- Previous coaching experience (REQUIRED).
- DOE fingerprinted (PREFERRED)