Player Development Coach

Job Description

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).

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write

correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group

situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,

or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in

standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have current certificates in CPR, First Aid, NFHS Coaching, Cardiac Arrest, and

Concussion at time of hire.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to abide by rules/regulations for competitive play.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

Must possess the mobility to stand, stoop, kneel, reach, bend, climb, jump, push and pull

equipment. Vison and hearing must be sufficient to see and hear adults and children in crowded

and noisy conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run;

use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this

job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in an outdoor

environment with occasional wet and slippery conditions. Exposure to variable weather

conditions

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.