Weekend Basketball Coach

Description

Weekend Basketball Coach position takes place during the school calendar year (Sept-June). The Weekend program takes place Saturdays, Sundays 8am - 3pm

• 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.

• 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)