Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

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KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 285 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 175,000 students and alumni with more than 15,000 educators.

KIPP Columbus currently educates 2,000 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus has grown to a full‑scale learning campus. The mission is to, together with families and the community, create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond.

KIPP Columbus ranks among the top schools for academic growth in Ohio, achieving 100 % graduation rates and awarding nearly $40 million in merit scholarships during its first three graduating classes (2020, 2021, 2022). In addition to academics, KIPP Columbus partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to students, families, and the broader community.

KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports.

The Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach supports and leads various aspects of the sports program under direction of the Head Coach. Duties include supervising students during all program activities, serving as a positive role model, and representing KIPP Columbus in an equitable and excellent manner. The coach must continually upgrade knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultations, and performing all duties as directed by the Head Coach.

The Assistant Coach is required to abide by all OHSAA rules and regulations and by the character and learning environment standards of KIPP Columbus.

• Preparing and maintaining training equipment and facilities.
• Assisting with the recruitment of students for the program.
• Monitoring and evaluating team performance.
• Maintaining records of students, training sessions, games, performance statistics, and equipment.
• Facilitating and supervising training sessions and individual workouts.
• Fulfilling other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Building a positive team environment.

• Working with other school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives for student‑athletes.
• Monitoring and enforcing student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Instructing and advising students on regulations regarding academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
• Aligning with and maintaining KIPP’s learning environment standards for behavior and conduct during athletic contests, practice sessions, and off‑school trips.

• Taking all necessary precautions to protect student‑athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Accompanying and supervising student‑athletes during competitions on out‑of‑town trips.
• Encouraging sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

• Doing whatever it takes for our students and team to be successful.
• Participating in staff meetings, professional development, as appropriate.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Senior Athletics and Wellness Coordinator or Head Coach.

• Integrity—Does not take shortcuts. Earns trust and confidence. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
• Follow through—Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal cost.
• Listening—Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints.
• Proactivity—Acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to problems.
• Efficiency—Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.

• Minimum of one year of coaching…