Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Head Basketball Coach is responsible for initiating various aspects of the Basketball Program, such as recruiting within the school, scheduling opponents, training, and coaching team members. The Head Basketball Coach is required to abide by the IHSA rules and regulations as well as the rules and regulations set by the Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart employee handbook.

At Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart, we measure success one student at a time, and we seek to provide an education that meets the needs of the whole child. The small class sizes and exceptional faculty allow us to focus on understanding the unique educational needs of each student, helping students discover their unique gifts and fostering a passion for education, service, wellness, and faith.

The Basketball Head Coach will work with and take direction from the Athletic Director. This is a stipend position during the winter sports season. The time commitment is 3+ hours per day 4-5 days per week during the season.

Job Responsibilities:

● Apply ethical and professional standards and conduct oneself in a respectful manner with athletes, officials, coaches, parents, faulty, and other applicable parties to promote sportsmanship and fair play.

● Recruit within the school, train, and coach the members of the Basketball Program.

● Coordinate the development and promotion of the Basketball Program.

● Establish, maintain, and enforce academic, behavioral, and training standards for participation/eligibility rules.

● Maintain constant check student eligibility through grade checks and other applicable means.

● Organize, schedule, and direct practice sessions, clinics, and/or individual or small group training sessions between the hours of 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

● Assess, openly and honestly, players’ skills, assign team positions, provide motivation, and engage team members during practices and games to improve their physical, social, and emotional growth as individuals and a team.

● Attend and coach all home and away games and tournaments including accompanying the team members or ensuring appropriate arrangements are made for safe pick up and/or drop off with their respective families.

● Ensure student safety and health through continual supervision during practices, clinics, games, conditioning, and other related events whether it be on the court, in the facilities (e.g., locker rooms, cafeterias), or in transit and, when applicable, immediately notify the Athletic Director of injuries, accidents, etc. including the completion of incident reports.

● Assist the Athletic Director with the scheduling and/or rescheduling of games.

● Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.

● Maintain, secure, and transport all applicable equipment and uniforms.

● Complete administrative tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director such as collection of evaluation and permission forms and ordering/distribution of uniforms.

● Hold a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.

● Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.

● Represent Josephinum Academy and the Basketball program in a professional manner.

● Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

● Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Education/Skills/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

· 1-3 years of experience as an assistant or head coach at the high school level.

· Illinois Professional Educators License or ASEP Coaching Certification required.

· Knowledge of the sport.

· Ability to work 3 hours per day, 4-5 days per week throughout the winter sport season.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to apply principles and practices of sound management and supervisory methods.

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

· Pass a background check.

· Have a valid driver's license and be able to drive.

· Completion of Protecting God’s Children Seminar and monthly on-line bulletins.

· Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.

· Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.

· Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working in either a school, non-profit, or for-profit organization.

Attributes and Strengths:

· Dynamic leadership skills.

· Ability to analyze information and communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities.

About Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart

Josephinum Academy is an all-girls school founded in 1890. Located in Wicker Park, we have a 133-year history of educating and empowering primarily underserved and ethnically diverse young women across the city of Chicago. We measure success one student at a time, and we seek to provide an education that meets the needs of the whole child. The small class sizes and exceptional faculty allow us to focus on understanding the unique educational needs of each student, helping students discover their unique gifts and fostering a passion for excellence in education, service, and faith.

Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to:

· A personal and active faith in God.

· A deep respect for intellectual values.

· A social awareness which impels to action.

· The building of community of values.

· Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

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