Stipend Opportunity: Basketball Coach

Department: Instruction

Reports To: Basketball Coordinator

Stipend Amount: $1,000 per team coached

Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Basketball Coach to lead our team, develop player skills, and foster a positive, competitive environment. The coach will be responsible for planning and conducting practices, creating game strategies, mentoring athletes, and promoting sportsmanship. This is a stipend position ideal for individuals with a strong understanding of basketball, leadership skills, and a commitment to athlete development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Main Duties:

• Plan and conduct regular basketball practices to develop players’ skills, conditioning, and teamwork.
• Coach the team during games, including making strategic decisions, managing player rotations, and providing guidance and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) regulations by completing the required courses.
• Develop game strategies and prepare the team for competitive play.
• Mentor and support athletes, fostering their growth both on and off the court.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive team culture.
• Communicate effectively with players, parents, and school staff regarding team matters and schedules.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• This role will have no supervisory duties    

Education and/or Experience:              

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred 
• Experience in basketball coaching and player development required

 Qualifications:

• Experience coaching basketball at the high school or youth level.
• Strong knowledge of basketball rules, strategies, and player development techniques.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate and mentor athletes.
• Completion of the NFHS compliance course or willingness to complete it prior to the season.
• Commitment to promoting sportsmanship and a positive team culture.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel for games as required.
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).
• Previous playing experience (preferred but not required).
• Relationship-building and relationship management skills. Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and the general public
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must possess excellent conflict resolution and the ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner

Language Skills:                   

• Ability to provide quick and concise responses to common inquiries from staff members. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to effectively present information to coworkers and management.

Mathematical Skills:                   

• Basic math skills required.

Reasoning Ability:                   

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  

Computer Skills:                 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google applications, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current driver's license and valid car insurance

Other Qualifications:                  

• Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check
• Must have favorable employment references

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is remotely based and also must travel to various Epic sites. This requires spending a significant amount of time in the car, driving in various conditions and at various times of day. The noise level is quiet to moderately loud (when students are present).