Middle School Basketball Coach

Rooted School Indy @ Eastern Star is accepting applications for Middle School Basketball Coach.. The Middle School Basketball Coach will report to the Athletic Director, Assistant School Leader, and the Executive Director. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & ABILITIES: 

• Thorough knowledge of the sport and its strategies and techniques
• Ability to motivate, teach and recruit qualified student-athletes
• Ability to effectively implement school policy & maintain athletic department standards
• Ability to pass a background check
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some youth coaching experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Lead or assist in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competitions three to five (3-5) afternoons / evenings per week
• Assist in recruiting potential student-athletes
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and general assistance according to the needs of the student-athlete
• Assist in promoting and maintaining student-athlete academic success – including supervision of team study sessions
• Assist in the planning and implementation of team fundraising strategies
• Assist with some team transportation responsibilities, as needed
• Additional standard coaching and team leadership responsibilities, as needed
• NOTE: All Middle School Head Coaches will provide some Assistant Coach support to High School counterparts.

EXPECTATIONS: 

• Successfully execute Essential Job Functions
• “Lead by example” in the aspects of punctuality, professionalism, accountability, credibility, viability, and safety.
• Successfully promote the school mission “to provide our students personal pathways to financial freedom”. 
• Successfully promote the Rooted Royals Athletics Department’s corresponding mission to refine a skillset and an aptitude for teamwork and sportsmanship to increase opportunities for Rooted School Indy scholars.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to drive.
• Frequently lift and carry as much as 50(+) pounds.
• Regularly perform physical activities common to the sport.
• Ability to see, communicate (loudly), utilize equipment common to the sport 
• Additional standard coaching-related physical activities