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Los Gatos Community
Player Development Coach
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What they do
A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
$50,313 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
SEASONAL
(TYPICALLY 1O WEEKS) $42.23/CLASS, $126.69/HALF-DAY, $253.38/FULL-DAY SUMMARY:
The Developmental Basketball Coach is responsible for various aspects of the Developmental Basketball Academy, including assisting with organizing various aspects of the program, such as recruiting, scheduling, training, conducting classes, clinics, and camps as well as motivating and coaching players in game strategies and techniques. In this role the Coach will be working with athletes with a varying skill levels, first priority is to instill thefundamentals of the game.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following:- Manages and classes, clinics, and camps to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
- Uses a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of players in developmental basketball.
- Assists with the planning of, and implements the Academy's instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall development of players.
- Works with other developmental basketball coaches toward a common goal within the basketball Academy.
- Establishes performance criteria to evaluate players athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
- Determines program strategy based on the participants capabilities.
- Encourages sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic activity at all times.
- Takes all necessary precautions to protect players, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
- Maintains and secures all basketball equipment and supplies.
- Oversees process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
- Organizes seasonal schedule for upcoming seasons with Head Competitive Basketball Coach.
- Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, CONT.
- Represents the LGS Recreation Developmental Basketball Academy in a professional manner.
- Maintains nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
- Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Head Basketball Coach or other appropriate administrator.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.KNOWLEDGE OF
- Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of NFHS, AAU, and other basketball rules/regulations
- Principles and practices of effective coaching techniques and skills
- Rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport
- Rules and regulations of competitive play
- Standard safety practices
ABILITY TO
- Instruct and supervise participants
- Learn, monitor, and enforce relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- React to and handle emergencies in a safe and effective manner
- Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with Academy administrators, staff, parents, and participants
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
- Communicate in spoken and written word.
- Relate to players and teach them on and off the court.
- Assess players effectively.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- One to three years of experience coaching youth basketball (Middle School/High School experience preferred).