Coach, Competitive Basketball

Includes the following but no limited to:

- - Manages and supervises athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
  - Follows Agency policies, site procedures, and Coaches Code of Ethics.
  - Provides training in conduct, ethics, sportsmanship for all participants.
  - Supervises the team before, during, and after practices, games, and sporting events.
  - Verifies that the Head Coach has cleared each team member before allowing them to practice/play.
  - Adheres to all State, Agency, league policies.
  - Uses a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of players/coaches in competitive basketball.
  - Assists the Head Coach in planning and instilling instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall development of players/coaches.
  - Evaluates players athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis using performance criteria developed by the Head Coach.
  - Follows schedule for regular practices to provide both individual and team development.
  - Attends a preseason meeting with all players and parents before the first official competition.
  - Assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions.
  - Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
  - Takes all necessary precautions to protect players, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
  - Maintains and secures all basketball equipment and uniforms and provides end of season inventory list to Head Coach.
  - Oversees process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
  - Assists Head Coach with seasonal tryouts.
  - Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Possess at least one year paid experience coaching middle and/or high school basketball.

*Written verification of employment from employer required.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Fingerprint and TB clearance are a condition of employment and must be obtained prior to start date. Must have current certificates in CPR, First Aid, NFHS Coaching, Cardiac Arrest, and Concussion. Mandatory Trainings must be completed within 10 days of hire.

Conditions of Employment

Upon offer of a position, LGS Recreation staff must obtain fingerprint and TB clearances. Any mandatory trainings required for the position must be completed within 15 days of employment.

This is a short-term, seasonal assignment.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must possess the mobility to stand, stoop, kneel, reach, bend, climb, jump, push and pull equipment. Vision and hearing must be sufficient to see and hear adults and children in crowded and noisy conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in an outdoor environment with occasional wet and slippery conditions. Exposure to variable weather conditions

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of this position. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek assistance as required. Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization’s services (may include: visitors, employees and other community members).

Coach, Competitive Basketball