What are the responsibilities and job description for the Girls Basketball Coach position at EAST HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
SALARY: Stipend - Schedule B2 Major Coach: $3,564
The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:
The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:
- Online Application
- Letter of Interest specifying which position(s) the candidate is applying for (i.e. head, assistant)
- Resume
- Copy of Valid Certification and/or License (First Aid, CPR and Coaches Certificate)
- Transcripts (if applicable)
- Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)
- Directs all aspects, areas, and components of the basketball team. Coordinates all strategic aspects of the program
- Planning: Planning and organizing practice sessions, and developing physical conditioning programs
- Coaching: Instructing athletes on the rules, strategies, and techniques of the sport, and providing feedback and coaching during competitions
- Motivating: Motivating players to improve and develop sportsmanship
- Recruiting: Recruiting new athletes for the team
- Managing: Managing equipment and facilities to ensure safe playing conditions, and working with the athletics director to schedule facilities
- Assessing: Assessing player skills and assigning team positions
- Representing: Representing the school in a favorable manner, and adhering to the district athletic department philosophy
- Mentoring: Mentoring players to develop sportsmanship and respect for the game
- Keeping records: Keeping records of athletes' and opponents' performances
- Demonstrated excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Ability to foster an open and welcoming environment to all student-athletes.
- Thorough working knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the sport.
- Knowledge of current and developing trends in esports technology, methodology, and techniques.
- Ability to effectively analyze programs and events and recommend opportunities for improvement and growth.