Assistant Coach JV Boys Basketball

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Assistant Coach- JV Boys Basketball is responsible for developing and leading a competitive and educational athletic program that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, character development, academic success, skill development, and student-athlete growth. The Coach will provide instruction, leadership, and supervision while fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct practices, training sessions, competitions, and team activities.
• Teach sport-specific skills, strategies, conditioning, and fundamentals appropriate to the age and ability level of student-athletes.
• Develop practice plans and game strategies that promote individual and team success.
• Foster teamwork, discipline, leadership, accountability, and good sportsmanship among student-athletes.
• Ensure student-athletes adhere to team rules, school policies, league regulations, and behavioral expectations.
• Promote the academic success and personal development of student-athletes.
• Maintain a safe environment and enforce appropriate safety procedures during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
• Coordinate equipment, uniforms, facilities, and program needs as required.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, school staff, and administration.
• Maintain attendance records, schedules, rosters, and other program-related documentation.
• Support recruitment, retention, and participation efforts within the athletic program.
• Attend scheduled games, tournaments, meetings, trainings, and school events.
• Represent the school and athletic program in a professional and positive manner at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport or related athletic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sport-specific rules, techniques, strategies, and player development.
• Ability to work effectively with high school-aged students in a structured and supportive environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire student-athletes while maintaining high expectations.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Background check and fingerprint clearance as required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience coaching at the high school, club, collegiate, or youth level.
• Knowledge of CIF, league, and school athletic regulations.
• Experience developing athletes both competitively and academically.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with students, families, and community stakeholders.
• Experience managing team logistics, scheduling, and program operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate sport-specific skills and techniques.
• Ability to stand, walk, run, and actively participate during practices, competitions, and team activities.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move athletic equipment and supplies as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions, depending on the sport.

Work Schedule

This position is for the 2026–2027 school year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) and may require afternoon, evening, weekend, and occasional holiday hours depending on practices, competitions, travel, and athletic events.

Compensation

Maximum allotment of $2,800. This equates to 140 hours at $20/hour. 

Additional Information

Coaches are expected to uphold the mission, values, and standards of the school while serving as positive role models for student-athletes. Compliance with all school, league, CIF, and applicable state regulations is required.

Note: Non-exempt (hourly) Fortune School of Education employees are not eligible to apply for this position.

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