Girls Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach

The Athletic Department has an opening for a qualified and dynamic varsity assistant basketball coach. Greenhills School is eager to consider applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities. We want a diverse mix of talented people who want to join us as student centered coaches and role models who employ effective instructional methods, work collaboratively with colleagues, seek and respond to student feedback, and commit to reflective practice and continual growth. We pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming inclusive community. Greenhills seeks a candidate that embraces the challenge of fielding a highly competitive team of motivated student-athletes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply and meet all Greenhills procedures and policies as outlined in the MHSAA and Greenhills coaches handbooks
• Provide clear instructional strategies and developmentally appropriate practices and training sessions
• Promote a positive attitude and academic achievement
• Reflect on coaching practices and seek out opportunities for professional development
• Support and encourage multiple sport participation for students
• Practice clear, timely, and professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues
• Availability in afternoons daily for practices and/or contests. Some weekends also.
• Cultivate student accountability and commitment to the team
• Collaborate with the varsity head coach to ensure program continuity and consistency
• Ensure the safety of students by providing a clean and safe environment, appropriate supervision, safety instruction, regular facility and equipment inspection
• Serve as a role model in maintaining appropriate standards of care for students and maintaining healthy boundaries in student and professional relationships

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Current First Aid and CPR certification will be required
• Concussion Education and Athlete Safety course will be required
• Proven coaching experience at the middle school or high school level preferred
• Working knowledge of the sport and understanding of the sport rules and regulations
• Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for performing the coaching assignment
• Sport playing experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work is conducted primarily in an athletic environment/gymnasiums, fitness centers and outdoor athletic venues
• Use fitness and athletic equipment
• Physical agility to frequently lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, stand, walk, and reach overhead.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs
• Work in and exposed to outdoor weather elements
• Greenhills School property is a tobacco-free environment.