Boys Basketball Ms Head Coach

Shady Side Academy is seeking applications for the following position Boys Basketball Middle School Head Coach.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the capacity to coach the respective sport in support of Shady Side Academys mission which is to challenge students to think expansively act ethically and lead responsibly. Additionally the successful candidate will model Shady Sides Guiding Principles: Honesty Kindness Responsibility Respect and Safety. These principles not only guide Shady Sides daily activities and interactions but they also point to the larger more encompassing ideals and behaviors of integrity thoughtfulness and compassion integral to all endeavors at Shady Side.

Qualifications:

A minimum of one year coaching experience at the high school or middle school or club level is preferred though excellent candidates with collegiate and club coaching experience will also be given serious consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Shady Side Academy athletic department to plan organize implement and follow upon an extensive athletic program management plan for the boys basketball program.

Coordinate athletic planning program development and assessment that focus on student-athletes performances personal and leadership development..

Prepare student-athletes for competition.

Develop recommend and implement specific training/conditioning programs and skills development programs.

Maintain standards of team behavior and regard for team rules and expectations.

Ensure adherence to rules regulations and policies of all governing bodies (Shady Side Academy WPIAL PIAA).

Work in coordination with the Director of Athletics head coach other coaches and staff to support and achieve overall goals established by the athletics department.

Work with other students faculty and staff to support the retention of student-athletes and promote teamwork set high standards support the academic personal and leadership development of its students.

Interested candidates should apply online at Shady Side Academy website. Applicants should also forward a resume and a letter of interest and three professional references to Athletic Director Sean Simmons @