US Basketball Coach

Our Mission

Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.

Position Overview

Milken Community School, a vibrant and innovative Jewish school in Los Angeles, is seeking a passionate and visionary Head Coach for the Boys Varsity Basketball Team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader who believes in the power of athletics to inspire growth, build character, and reflect the core values of Jewish life.

At Milken, we educate the whole student—mind, body, and spirit. Our athletics program plays a critical role in that mission, and we are looking for a coach who can guide student-athletes to excel in competition while growing as ethical leaders and compassionate individuals.

Under the direction of the Head of Athletics, the Athletic Director, and the Basketball Program Head, the US Basketball coach provides leadership and direction to help mold the basketball program while adhering to Milken Community School rules and regulations. The Basketball Coach must support the student-athlete concept and demonstrate concern for the health, safety, and welfare of each student-athlete. They must support, encourage, and monitor student-athletes’ academic progress. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the Milken Community School Basketball program and perform all services thereof as scheduled and/or directed by the Athletic Director, Head of Athletics and Basketball Program Head.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
• Work with the Athletic Director and Basketball Program Head to develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Assesses player’s skills and monitors players during competition and practice.
• Determines game strategy to ensure success in competition.
• Supervises athletes during practices and competition.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Responsible for the use, care, storage and inventory of all Milken athletic equipment issued for use by the athletic program including, but not limited to balls and all other equipment necessary for practice and games/matches.
• Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
• Assigns duties to assistant coaches as necessary.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s meetings, Wildcat Athletic Forum and award nights.
• Performs support tasks such as maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
• Adhere to all rules, regulations and policies as mandated by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and Milken Community School.
• Promote the sport with students, alumni, and members of the community.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Basketball Program Head.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of head basketball coaching experience.
• Experience with student programs in a high school setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
  
  

Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 (Per Hour)

For a complete overview of our benefits, please visit the Employment page on our website.

Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith, social and cultural backgrounds.