Assistant Coach - Varsity Boys Basketball

Bensalem High School is accepting applications for an Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.  

Position Summary: The assistant is responsible for assisting the head coach in 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 the PIAA/SOL rules and regulations as well as the rules and regulations set by the Bensalem Township School District Board of Directors.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Maintain constant check of student athlete’s grades and conduct.

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

· Coordinate the development and promotion of the Basketball Program.

· Assess players’ skills and assign team positions.

· Organize and schedule practice sessions.

· Organize and direct individual and small group practices activities/exercises.

· Assist the Athletic Director with the scheduling of games.

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

· Maintain and secure all Basketball equipment and uniforms.

· Administrative tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director.

· 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 the Bensalem Township School District and the Basketball program in a professional manner.

· Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties:

· Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

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

Job Specifications:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

· 3-5 years of experience as an assistant or head Basketball coach at the high school level.

· 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.

Supervision Exercised: Assistant Coaches Supervision Received: Principal /Athletic Director

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. BTSD reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Primary location: Bensalem High School

Salary Range: Units (set by Teachers' Association Contract)

** This job posting may be closed by the District at any time and without notice.