ALCS Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Coach

Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Coach

Reports to Athletic Director and School Principal

Summary of Position

As the Boys Basketball Coach your will be responsible for the development and implementation of afterschool practices and games within the program. The coach will lead students in a positive manner to develop skills and knowledge of the game. Candidates will have experience in the sport, and enrich the participants experience with their knowledge. The Basketball Coach will demonstrate excellent communication skills with school officials, parents, students, and program officials and have a high sense of professionalism.

Please review our Statement of Faith (click to review prior to completing application)

Abundant Life Christian School Mission:

“To develop students who are committed disciples of Jesus Christ through an excellent, comprehensive, Biblically-integrated educational program.”

Athletic Department Mission:

“To build character and achieve athletic success.”

Terms of Employment:

• The high school program operates Monday through Friday with after-school practice times and some Saturday games or practices required
• The basketball season runs from the beginning of November through the end of March and includes WIAA contact days during the summer months
• This position is compensated via a stipend that is paid out 50% in November and the remainder in March

Required Qualifications:

• Sincere Christ-follower called of God to serve in a leadership capacity
• Experience in playing and coaching the game of basketball
• A high sense of professionalism in interactions with students, parents, other coaches, officials and school administration

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Has a thorough knowledge of the Rules and By-Laws of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, the Great South, and Abundant Life Christian School as they pertain to his/her sport, including clearance of all staff members and student-athletes.
• Complete all necessary WIAA rules tests and view WIAA rules videos before the set deadline.
• Assists in the necessary preparation for scheduled home sports contests or practices and adheres to scheduled facility usage times.
• Provides proper safeguards of assigned equipment.
• Provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant by his/her presence at all practices, games, while traveling, and when returning from off-campus events.
• Completes paperwork on all athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to the Director of Athletics by the next school day.
• Recommend equipment and uniforms within budget guidelines.
• Is accountable for all equipment in his/her program and submits notification to the Director of Athletics for any equipment lost, damaged, not returned, or returned after the due date.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks and stores all equipment before leaving building or area.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Assists the Head Varsity Coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities
• Instructs team members as to changes in rules and teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Varsity Coach
• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Varsity Coach
• Avoids criticizing, admonishing or arguing with the Head Varsity Coach or any staff members within the eyes or ears of players and parents
• Strives to improve sills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Head Varsity Coach
• Attends all required staff and department meetings.
• Performs other duties which may be assigned by the Head Varsity Coach, Director of Athletics or Principal.