Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Assistant Girls Basketball Coach QUALIFICATIONS: Prior playing and coaching experience at the collegiate and/or high school level Proven experience in teaching and modeling character and responsible behavior Positive, high energy, and committed Firm understanding of, and proven support for, education-based interscholastic athletics Partners well with parents, staff, community leaders, etc.

View success not just as winning, but as helping teams and its members reach defined goals POSITION SUMMARY: The assistant coach position is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and instruction to student athletes within the program. The assistant coach works with the head coach and other assistant coaches to determine goals and direction of the program.

The assistant coach is responsible for the health, safety and welfare of every student athlete participating on their team. Cook County Public Schools has a tradition of excellence and a history of accomplishment. We are seeking committed and accomplished educational professionals who are looking to coach in lead or support roles in our extra-curricular programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Coordinate the training, instruction, and conditioning of athletes with head and assistant coaches Communicates with head coach regarding team questions and concerns Develops and organizes effective practices for athletes that teach skills needed to compete in our conference Demonstrates and generates, among your staff and players, an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play by adhering to the "Coach's Code of Ethics" and our sportsmanship guidelines Adheres to the rules set forth by the MSHSL Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, games, and transportation to and from games Affects a proper relationship with athletes and parents Assists head coach and equipment manager with the distribution and collection of equipment on a timely basis, informing athletes of their responsibility for the use and return of athletic equipment/uniforms Assists the head coach and athletic administrative assistant in post-season reporting, awards/recognition protocols, and banquet planning as needed Actively recruits at the middle school and high school levels Participates in required district and MSHSL training and education Participates in off-season clinics, camps and program activities as directed by the head coach Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL FACTORS: Frequent: walking, standing, bending, throwing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing COMPENSATION: $3067 / $3722 stipend per the Schedule C of the CCEA Master Agreement (Assistant Coach level)