Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Transformational coach with the ability to assist and guide participating student athletes to achieve a high level of skill, discipline, sportsmanship and citizenship. To oversee and promote the specific sports program in accordance with Policies and athletic handbook.
Responsible management of equipment, dedication to maintaining outstanding communication with student athletes, staff, parents, and volunteers while adhering to school and league policies and serving as a positive role model for young athletes are essential elements of this position.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Student Athletes and Parent Volunteers
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with the organization the basketball program.
- Organize practice program.
- Act as a supporting liaison in relating the district basketball program to staff, administration, general public, and local news media.
- Support practice schedule and competition strategies which ensure the health, physical well-being and sport specific success of student athletes.
- May lead off-season strength and conditioning program working in conjunction with Aquinas Strength Coaches.
- Assist with summer camps for youth through senior high basketball players.
- Help maintain and inventory all equipment.
- Assist with the orderly distribution and collection of uniforms and sport specific inventory.
- Serve as a model/mentor to instill values of sportsmanship, citizenship and teamwork.
- Monitor proper supervision of student athletes at practices, competitions, locker rooms, and when competing away.
- Assist with selecting volunteer coaches.
- Maintain individual and team statistics and records.
- Support implementation of a seasonal awards recognition program through the Athletic office.
Requirements:
Knowledge and Experience:
- NYS Coaching Certification
- Valid NYS First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications
- Successful previous coaching experience
- Knowledge of the fundamentals and rules and regulations of basketball
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to develop a competitive program that is committed to the creation of student athletes who demonstrate a commitment to academics, strong fundamental skills and sportsmanship.
- Ability to collaborate with administrators, teachers, coaches, sponsors, students, parents and members of the community to insure that the school stands out with pride for our community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
May require sitting and standing for long periods of time. May require the ability to demonstrate techniques of the game, i.e. kicking, running.