Middle School Girls Basketball Coach (Temporary Position)

Description

Middle School Girls Basketball Coach

ABOUT US:

GEO NEXT GENERATION ACADEMY-INDIANAPOLIS is a national, non-profit network of open-enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award-winning K-16 GEO Academies Model begins with personalized, competency-based learning and accelerates students into post-secondary immersion as early as 9th grade. GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school - at no cost to families.

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal and Administrative Team

This is a temporary position.

The Middle School Girls Basketball Coach is responsible for all coaching related activities, developing and sustaining a successful program with a strong emphasis in skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, developing character with a high degree of discipline. Additionally, the head coach is responsible for monitoring the academic progress of their student-athletes and promoting the program throughout the community.

The successful candidate demonstrates a proven aptitude for coaching illustrated by a strong work ethic, organizational skills and the ability to produce results. The coach reports to the Administrative Team at the school.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands the fundamentals of the game.
• The ability to motivate, teach and recruit qualified student-athletes to reach their full potential.
• Must have exceptional leadership skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• The ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• The ability to handle stressful situations and keep tempers in check
• The ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds; focuses on resolving conflict; listening to others without interruptions; remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit and environment.
• The ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing.
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedures manuals and regulations.
• The ability to write general reports and correspondence.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in education preferred.
• At least three years of prior successful coaching experience preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certified strongly encouraged.
• Ability to motivate, teach and recruit qualified student-athletes.
• Ability to foster positive human relationships and to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community.
• The varsity coach must exhibit high standards of professional ethics and conduct.