What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Girls Basketball Coach position at TeachIowa?
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
The Assistant Girls Basketball Coach assists the Head Coach in developing and maintaining a competitive and educational basketball program that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and character among student-athletes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Coach with planning, organizing, and conducting practices and games.
- Teach fundamental basketball skills, game strategies, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Help supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
- Promote positive relationships with players, parents, staff, officials, and community members.
- Support and enforce school policies, athletic department expectations, and state athletic association rules.
- Assist with game preparation, and film breakdown when applicable.
- Encourage academic success and appropriate behavior among student-athletes.
- Help maintain inventory, equipment, uniforms, and locker room organization.
- Attend coaches meetings, rules meetings, and professional development opportunities as required.
- Assist with offseason programs, youth camps, and player development opportunities.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes.
- Model professionalism, integrity, and positive sportsmanship at all times.
Qualifications
- Previous basketball coaching and/or playing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, rules, and skill development.
- Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and administration.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Valid coaching authorization/licensure as required by the state.
- Current certification in CPR, First Aid, and concussion training as required.