Assistant Basketball Coach
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Assistant Basketball Coach

Bank Street School for Children (BSC) - Children's Programs

Start Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Role: Assistant Basketball Coach (Part-Time)

Schedule:

Days and Times:

Weekly Tuesdays and Thursdays in November and December

One day a week (Day of Week TBD) in January and February

Practices:

3:30 PM to 5:30 PM (some January and February practices may be 7:15 AM to 8:25 AM)

Games:

Home games start at 3:30 PM and typically last for an hour and a half to 2 hours ending at approximately 5:30 PM for home games and approximately 6:00 PM for away games. Game durations may vary depending on proximity to Bank Street.

This position runs along and adheres to the SFC school calendar from November - March

Pay Rate: $25 - $35 Per Hour

Job Summary:

Bank Street School for Children is seeking an Assistant Coach for our Upper School Basketball Team. We are looking for a dynamic individual who embodies our values of sportsmanship, integrity, and youth development. Under the supervision of the Auxiliary Programs team, the Assistant Basketball coach will conduct weekly practices and coach games throughout the season. The ideal candidate will have experience coaching 5th - 8th grade students and an understanding of social and emotional learning.

Responsibilities:

* Create and submit practice plans.

* Conduct practices and coach games 2 to 3 days a week. This includes traveling throughout Manhattan as necessary.

* Set up and clean up equipment and facilities before and after practices and games.

* Handle administrative responsibilities as necessary.

* Communicate weekly with families via email.

* Build relationships with students, faculty, and family members.

* Enforce BSC principles and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

* Supervise students and staff members throughout sports clinics.

* Be an effective communicator who can mentor students.

* Model professional leadership and encourage positive behavior by adhering to BSC rules and regulations.

* Implement appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students.

* Oversee the dismissal of students after every practice.

* Candidates must possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

Qualifications:

* High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

* Experience playing or coaching Basketball with youth athletes / school-age children.

* Availability to attend team practices and meetings from September to October.

* Preferred experience in youth sports and family engagement activities.

* Willingness to collaborate as part of a team and develop skills in working with individual children, small groups, and the whole class.