About the role
Boys Basketball Coach provides age-appropriate basketball instruction to students at The Leah Chase School. The coach develops students' fundamental basketball skills, physical fitness, and understanding of the game while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and confidence. The ideal candidate creates a positive, structured, and competitive environment that supports student growth and athletic development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and lead age-appropriate basketball practices, drills, and conditioning activities.
- Teach fundamental basketball skills, including dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, defense, and game strategies.
- Develop students' coordination, agility, endurance, and overall athletic abilities.
- Organize team practices, scrimmages, and competitive games.
- Coordinate and participate in basketball games and competitions with other schools, ensuring students are prepared and appropriately supervised.
- Teach students the rules of basketball and promote teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and positive behavior.
- Adapt instruction to accommodate students with varying athletic abilities and experience levels.
- Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to support skill development.
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment during practices, games, and other team activities.
- Monitor student attendance, participation, and behavior.
- Maintain and properly care for athletic equipment and supplies.
- Communicate student progress, safety concerns, and program needs to school leadership.
- Follow all The Leah Chase School and NOLA-PS policies, safety procedures, and professional expectations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of basketball rules, fundamentals, and coaching techniques.
- Experience playing, coaching, or instructing basketball or related youth sports.
- Ability to effectively engage and supervise elementary and middle school-aged students.
- Strong communication, leadership, organization, and behavior management skills.
- Must meet all NOLA-PS employment and background check requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience coaching elementary, middle school, or youth basketball.
- Experience working in a school-based athletic or after-school program.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Knowledge of youth athletic development, injury prevention, and positive coaching practices.