Asst. Basketball

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Description

Incarnate Word High School, an all-girls Catholic high school sponsored by the sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, seeks a part-time Assistant basketball/Head Freshman Coach to assist the head varsity coach and serve as the head freshman team coach for the 2024-2025 school year.

REPORTS TO:

This position reports to the Athletic Director of Incarnate Word High School (IWHS).

POSITION SUMMARY:

* Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
* Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach (Specifically the freshman team)
* Assesses player's skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of athletes.
* Assists with determining game strategy
* Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
* Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury
* Models' sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators.
* Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, awards night and pep assemblies.
* Works with the athletic director with eligibility, equipment inventory and other related paperwork
* Attends staff meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
* Performs any other related duties as assigned by the head coach and athletic director.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

* Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills for basketball.
* Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport through prior softball coaching experience.
* Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents and students.
* Understanding of the mission of Incarnate Word High School
* Successful completion of VIRTUS and background check

REQUIRED EDUCATION

* High School Diploma - required.
* College Degree - preferred