Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $40/hour
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
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Lawrence Family Development Charter School is seeking 4 Basketball Coaches for Girls and Boys Grades 5th & 6th, and 7th & 8th Grade. The Basketball Coach is responsible for teaching basketball fundamentals, organizing and leading practices and games, fostering teamwork, and promoting a positive team culture. Basketball coaches are responsible for conducting themselves in an appropriate manner, setting an example for children, parents, and co-workers. The Basketball Coach is responsible for the safety and well-being of students participating in the program. The successful candidate must be very reliable, self-motivated, and a good role model
Responsibilities:
- Teach basketball fundamentals, skills, and strategies, and develop players physical conditioning.
- Create and implement offensive and defensive game plans and strategize for games.
- Guide and motivate players to improve their performance and potential, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Lead effective practice sessions and oversee all team activities, including games.
- Foster a positive team environment, teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic, and responsibility.
- Communicate effectively with players, parents, club administrators, and the Director of Extended Day & Enrichment to ensure team success and program promotion.
- Ensure that the team adheres to all relevant rules, regulations, and club guidelines.
- Inform Director of Extended Day & Enrichment of general progress of the program and immediately regarding incident/behavior reports on students or with parent concerns.
- Available to work two evenings each week for practice and on the weekend for games.
- Ensure that all students are respectful of school property and school rules are followed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience/Qualifications:
- A strong understanding of basketball rules, strategies, and fundamental skills.
- The ability to lead, motivate, and positively influence players.
- Successfully pass background checks.
- Experience with diverse populations.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Work Environment:
- Ability to lead and participate in activities
- Ability to walk, stand and sit for long periods of time
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Status: Part-Time. Approximately 4-5 hours/week from November until the end of February. Holidays and school vacation weeks off.
Location:Upper School
Reports to:Director of Extended Day & Enrichment
Lawrence Family Development Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.