GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH - MIDDLE SCHOOL

Shady Side Academy - 3.3 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Seasonal 18 hours ago Qualifications School experience Program design Program management Working with athletes High school experience Faculty collaboration Sports and outdoor activities Sports-specific training instruction Sports team experience Mid-level Leadership development Team development Collaboration with other professionals for student support Team management Experience working with middle schoolers Student support Improving student retention rates Developing new training programs Sports activities for children Student extracurricular activities management 1 year School policy and procedure enforcement Coaching high school students Student assessment Full Job Description Shady Side Academy is seeking applications for the following position Middle School Girls Basketball Coach. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the capacity to coach the respective sport in support of Shady Side Academy's mission, which is to challenge students to think expansively, act ethically and lead responsibly . Additionally, the successful candidate will model

Shady Side's Guiding Principles:

Honesty, Kindness, Responsibility, Respect and Safety . These principles not only guide Shady Side's daily activities and interactions, but they also point to the larger, more encompassing ideals and behaviors of integrity, thoughtfulness, and compassion integral to all endeavors at Shady Side. Qualified candidates will be responsible for assisting the overall development and maintenance of the Middle School Boys Basketball Program. This includes structural and administrative organization of the program as outlined in the responsibilities listed below.

Qualifications:

A minimum of one year coaching experience at the high school, or middle school or club level is preferred, though excellent candidates with collegiate and club coaching experience will also be given serious consideration. Duties and Responsibilities Work collaboratively with the Shady Side Academy athletic department to plan, organize, implement, and follow upon an extensive athletic program management plan for the boys' basketball program. Coordinate athletic planning, program development and assessment that focus on student-athlete's performances, personal and leadership development. Prepare student-athletes for competition. Develop, recommend, and implement specific training/conditioning programs and skills development programs. Maintain standards of team behavior and regard for team rules and expectations. Ensure adherence to rules, regulations, and policies of all governing bodies (Shady Side Academy, WPIAL, PIAA). Work in coordination with the Assistant Athletic Director for Middle School Athletics, other coaches, and staff to support and achieve overall goals established by the athletics department. Work with other students, faculty, and staff to support the retention of student-athletes and promote teamwork, set high standards, support the academic, personal and leadership development of its students. Interested candidates should apply online at Shady Side Academy website. Applicants should also forward a resume and a letter of interest and to Athletic Director Sean Simmons @ and assistant athletic director David Vadnais at .