Upper School - Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant coach

UPPER SCHOOL: GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL -- ASSISTANT COACH

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, GA, with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school provides a learning environment that cultivates global citizenship, a spirit of service, respect for differences and strong character in its students. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.

WORK HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

A mid-October to mid-March seasonal appointment. On/off-campus responsibilities from 3:30 pm until 6:30 pm Monday through Friday. Coaching responsibilities may result in extended weekday or weekend commitments.  All coaches are employed on an annual basis and continued employment is based on annual performance reviews conducted by the Head Girls Basketball Coach & Director of Athletics.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Working closely with the Head Girls Basketball Coach, the assistant varsity coach is responsible for supporting and initiating various aspects of the girls' basketball program, such as program development, training, and coaching team members. The coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy. Pace Academy is a member of the GHSA (www.ghsa.net). 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

•Bachelor’s degree required; 

•Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of 

 PaceAcademy.

•A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept;

•Coaching experience;

•Effective leadership, coaching and recruiting skills;

•Excellent communication skills with players, parents, and the athletic department;

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Encourage, train, and coach the participants of the girls' basketball program (Grades 9-12);

•Represent Pace Academy and the girls' basketball program in a professional manner and within

 the bounds of good sportsmanship;

•Additional duties as assigned by the Head Girls Basketball Coach.

Department: Athletics

Reports To:  Head Girls Basketball Coach & Director of Athletics 

FLSA Status: Exempt, Seasonal

This is an exempt position that is paid a coaching stipend over the duration of the season

See more about Pace Academy Athletics at: https://www.paceacademy.org/athletics/about-pace-athletics

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