Hybrid Girls Freshman Basketball Coach at Valparaiso Community School District

FRESHMAN GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH
Valparaiso High School

Qualifications:

• Valid (state) teacher license is preferred but not required

• Previous coaching experience in Basketball

• A solid understanding of the skills and concepts that is fundamental to teaching the game of basketball

• Flexibility, organization, and a strong work ethic

• A vibrant personality that is well suited to work with teenage girls

• Excellent instructional skills and techniques

• Solid conflict resolution and communication skills

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Goal:  

• To carry out the aims and objectives of the athletic program as outlined by the Athletic Director and school administration

• To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.

• At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.

Expectations:

• Maintain high standards as a teacher, both in the classroom and on the basketball court, while advocating the skills, mission and objectives of the District.

• Promote sportsmanship, be understanding and fair, and put integrity ahead of winning.

• Effectively communicate with players, parents, teachers, media, administrators and other groups within the community.

• Work in collaboration with other head coaches to promote multi-sport student athletes.

• Demonstrate necessary organizational and leadership skills

• Have experienced past success in coaching basketball in a quality program, and have a strong background in coaching as evidenced by level of position and expertise in coaching

• Strive to make community connections with your team (i.e. participate in Popcorn Festival Parade, Homecoming Parade, community service initiatives, etc.)

• Other duties assigned by the athletic director.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Girls Varsity Basketball Coach with organizing and running daily practices as well as attending daily practices.

• Assist the Girls Varsity Basketball Coach with coaching games and organizing managers.

• Assist the Girls Varsity Basketball Coach with organizing equipment and completing the equipment inventory at the end of the season.

• Implement offenses, defenses, basic skills, concepts, and terminology as laid-out by the Head Varsity Coach of the VHS Girls Basketball Program.

• Attend JV/Varsity Games and Practices when freshman practices/games are not in conflict.

•  Participate in High School Program Team Activities and Fundraising Projects.

• Assist the Girls Varsity Basketball Coach with supervision of athletes at and after practice at VHS.

•  Complete all required NFHS coaching classes before working with VHS athletes.

• Assist the Girls Varsity Basketball Coach with concession supervisions, attending coaches meetings, attending parent meetings, and attending award events.

Responsible To: The Head Girls Basketball Coach, Director of Athletics and Building Principal

Stipend:  As stated in the current Valparaiso Community Schools ECA portion of the Teaching Contract.