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The Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Varsity Girls Basketball program in a way that develops student-athletes spiritually, academically, socially, and athletically. This role works closely with the Varsity Head Coach to help create a competitive, positive, and Christ-centered environment where student-athletes can grow in confidence, skill, discipline, character, and leadership.

The assistant coach serves as a key member of the coaching staff and assists with practices, games, player development, team supervision, communication, and other responsibilities necessary to support the overall success of the girls basketball program.

• Support the vision, expectations, and structure established by the Varsity Head Coach and LCA Athletics.
• Help establish and reinforce consistent terminology, fundamentals, team expectations, and program culture.
• Promote a positive, teamfirst environment centered on growth, effort, accountability, competitiveness, and sportsmanship.
• Work collaboratively with the head coach and other members of the coaching staff to support the continued development of the girls basketball program.
• Reinforce team standards and expectations consistently with studentathletes.
Coaching and Instruction
• Assist with planning and leading structured, competitive, and developmentfocused practices.
• Teach basketball fundamentals, individual skills, offensive and defensive concepts, and team strategy.
• Provide individual and smallgroup instruction to help studentathletes improve technically and tactically.
• Assist with game preparation, ingame coaching, substitutions, scouting, film review, statistics, and other responsibilities assigned by the head coach.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to help athletes improve individually and as a team.
Player Development and Evaluation
• Assist in evaluating athlete performance and identifying areas for individual and team improvement.
• Support the development of basketball IQ, skill, toughness, confidence, effort, teamwork, and leadership.
• Reinforce accountability, coachability, sportsmanship, commitment, and positive team behavior.
• Build meaningful relationships with studentathletes while maintaining appropriate standards and expectations.
• Help create an environment where athletes feel challenged, supported, and encouraged to reach their potential.
Administrative Responsibilities
• Assist the head coach and Athletic Department with scheduling, communication, equipment, uniforms, transportation expectations, and other team logistics as needed.
• Ensure compliance with OHSAA regulations, school policies, and Athletic Department expectations.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and appropriately with athletes, parents, school staff, and the Athletic Department.
• Help supervise studentathletes before, during, and after practices and games.
• Attend required coaches meetings, trainings, and program events as directed by the Head Coach or Athletic Department.
Spiritual and Character Development
• Support the school’s Christian mission through coaching, communication, and leadership.
• Model Christcentered behavior and encourage spiritual and personal growth among studentathletes.
• Use basketball as a platform to develop character, humility, discipline, resilience, teamwork, and servant leadership.
• Encourage athletes to represent Liberty Christian Academy with excellence, respect, and integrity.
Qualifications
• Coaching or playing experience in basketball, preferably at the high school, college, AAU, middle school, or competitive youth level.
• Strong understanding of basketball fundamentals, skill development, and team concepts.
• Strong teaching mindset with the ability to encourage, challenge, and develop studentathletes.
• Effective communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Varsity Head Coach, coaching staff, and Athletic Department.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Liberty Christian Academy.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous high school, college, AAU, or competitive basketball coaching experience.
• Current Pupil Activity Permit or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience with player development, scouting, film breakdown, or game preparation.
• Ability to contribute in multiple areas of the program and take ownership of responsibilities delegated by the Varsity Head Coach.