Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Reports to: Director of Athletics

FT/PT/R/T: Part-Time Temporary Winter 2024-2025

University Prep (UPrep) is seeking a talented engaging and compassionate Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach. We look for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. We need a leader who understands best practices in coaching basketball and thrives on working independently as well as part of a team. If that sounds like you wed like to hear from you.

Who We Are:

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision assists with the University Prep Girls Basketball Program. Season begins on November 18 and concludes in mid-February. Practices and games are held Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Overall program development and planning in collaboration with the Head Coach
• Supports vision to sustain and grow the girls basketball program
• Teaches appropriate fundamentals techniques strategies and skills
• Recruitment of coaching staff and the development and management of practice/game protocols and procedures
• Ability to promote a positive team culture that emphasis sportsmanship teamwork and respect
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce all safety procedures and protocols
• Is responsible for health and safety of the athletes
• Articulates a well-defined and understandable coaching philosophy to players and families
• Applies developmentally and age appropriate methods to coaching student-athletes
• Prepares detailed practice and game plans
• Emphasizes sportsmanship and leadership among athletes
• Clearly communicates to players parents administrators and staff
• Positively motivates athletes and promotes teamwork
• Inventories and organizes gear and uniforms; requests new purchases as needed
• Attends all meetings required by league and/or Athletic Director
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelors degree in physical education or related field from a four-year college or university preferred
• Demonstrated competence and experience in coaching basketball required
• Ability to energize and positively motivate players
• Recent successful coaching experience in an Upper School environment preferred
• Must possess or be willing to obtain valid First Aid/CPR card
• Must complete WIAA coach education requirements

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Must be a strong successful basketball player and coach
• Deep knowledge of the intricacies of the game of basketball
• Understanding of the developmental needs of upper school- aged students
• Efficient well organized and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
• Professional manner discretion and appearance
• Sense of humor energy and enthusiasm and ability to hold students and oneself to high expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Proficient in appropriate computer skills and office equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
• Ability to stand stoop kneel crouch bend walk and talk
• Ability to use hands and finger handle or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Some local travel may be required

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary Stipend is based on experience and ranges from $3900-5500 depending on experience
• Stipend paid in three installments on the last working day of Dec Jan and Feb
• This position is eligible for statutory benefits only

If this sounds like you complete our online employment application.

Thank you for your interest in this position and in University Prep. Position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

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