OUR MISSION
At Milken Community School, we think education is more than what you know. Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Division Head and the Head Boys Basketball Coach, the assistant basketball coach provides leadership, direction, and supports the boys basketball program where needed. They must adhere to Milken Community School rules and regulations. The Assistant Basketball Coach must support the student-athlete concept and demonstrate concern for the health, safety, and welfare of each student-athlete. They must support, encourage, and monitor student-athletes’ academic progress. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Assists the Head Basketball coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
-Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head Basketball coach.
-Assesses player’s skills and monitors players during competition and practice.
-Assists with determining game strategy.
-Assists the head Basketball coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
-Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
-Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
-Assists the head Basketball coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
-Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, and award nights.
-Performs support tasks such as maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of basketball coaching experience.
-Experience with student programs in a high school setting.
-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
-Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
-Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
-Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
Interested candidates may apply here