HEAD VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH

Seton LaSalle Catholic High School (Mt. Lebanon/City area of Pittsburgh) seeks qualified candidates for the Head Girls Basketball position open immediately. The Ideal candidate should have knowledge of coaching techniques and WPIAL/PIAA rules and regulations. Must be able to develop fundamental skills, teach strategies and provide team building. Ideal candidates have prior high school/college coaching experience; strong communication skills; promote good sportsmanship and student development; a commitment to upholding the mission of our school in a manner that is consistent with our Catholic values.

About Seton LaSalle Catholic High School

Seton LaSalle Catholic High School is a private co-ed Catholic high school, dedicated to providing quality Catholic education to all students, committed to fostering young people’s relationship with God, devoted to educating the whole person, and driven to inspire a life-long commitment to learning and service. Success is common and expected as is the pursuit of excellence in glorifying Christ.

Key responsibilities include:

• Training players
• Choosing team members
• Assist in hiring a coaching staff
• Organizing practice sessions
• Teaching, recommending and enforcing safe techniques
• Instruct students on healthy stretching, lifting and jumping
• Consulting with teachers to ensure students keep up with their grades while participating on the basketball team
• Addressing behavioral and learning issues with parents appropriately
• Effectively communicating with a diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials
• Supporting the Catholic mission of the school
• Working with the team booster organization

Required experience and skills:

• Basketball coaching or playing experience
• Coaching, teaching or training experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated
• Creative
• Ability to provide constructive criticism
• Administrative skills
• Organizational skills
• Safety awareness
• Flexible work schedule

Interested applicants should forward their cover letter and resume.

to: klasek@slshs.org,

Attn: Kenny Klase, Athletic Director

Subject line: Head Girls Basketball Coach

Job Type: Part-time

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• After school
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person