Assistant Basketball Coach at Bank Street College of Education in New York, New York

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Assistant Basketball Coach



Bank Street School for Children (BSC) - Children's Programs



Start Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024



Role: Assistant Basketball Coach (Part-Time)


Schedule:



Days and Times:

Weekly Tuesdays and Thursdays in November and December

One day a week (Day of Week TBD) in January and February


Practices:

3:30 PM to 5:30 PM (some January and February practices may be 7:15 AM to 8:25 AM)


Games:

Home games start at 3:30 PM and typically last for an hour and a half to 2 hours ending at approximately 5:30 PM for home games and approximately 6:00 PM for away games. Game durations may vary depending on proximity to Bank Street.

This position runs along and adheres to the SFC school calendar from November - March


Pay Rate: $25 - $35 Per Hour


Job Summary:

Bank Street School for Children is seeking an Assistant Coach for our Upper School Basketball Team. We are looking for a dynamic individual who embodies our values of sportsmanship, integrity, and youth development. Under the supervision of the Auxiliary Programs team, the Assistant Basketball coach will conduct weekly practices and coach games throughout the season. The ideal candidate will have experience coaching 5th - 8th grade students and an understanding of social and emotional learning.


Responsibilities:

• Create and submit practice plans.
• Conduct practices and coach games 2 to 3 days a week. This includes traveling throughout Manhattan as necessary.
• Set up and clean up equipment and facilities before and after practices and games.
• Handle administrative responsibilities as necessary.
• Communicate weekly with families via email.
• Build relationships with students, faculty, and family members.
• Enforce BSC principles and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Supervise students and staff members throughout sports clinics.
• Be an effective communicator who can mentor students.
• Model professional leadership and encourage positive behavior by adhering to BSC rules and regulations.
• Implement appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students.
• Oversee the dismissal of students after every practice.
• Candidates must possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience playing or coaching Basketball with youth athletes / school-age children.
• Availability to attend team practices and meetings from September to October.
• Preferred experience in youth sports and family engagement activities.
• Willingness to collaborate as part of a team and develop skills in working with individual children, small groups, and the whole class.

ABOUT US



Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.

Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.

At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels. Apply Now