Working with the support of the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach is responsible for developing all players in the program on and off the court through a championship caliber environment, an open door for competition and development of skills, character, and leadership at all levels.
The winter season starts on November 6 and runs through February 23. Practices are scheduled Monday-Friday between the hours of 3:30-6:00 and Saturday mornings. This is a stipend paid position that reports to the Director of Athletics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other duties may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
Coaches' individual participants in mechanics, film study and skills necessary to compete at the highest level possible. Communicate with other coaches outside the ISL to schedule in-season games. Coordinate and supervise a regular schedule of practice. Encourage sportsmanship, team unity, and enforce all sportsmanship guidelines. Enforce discipline of contest, school, league and state rules and regulations. Supervise assistant coaches and enhance their professional development. Support school organized efforts for a sustainable fundraising plan and communicate with players, coaches, and community. Assist in hiring and managing varsity and junior varsity coaching staff. Attend required coaches' clinics and conference pre and post season meetings. Develop and maintain a relationship with the Athletic Director and Administration to facilitate court/facility use and monitor student athlete academic development. Oversee and manage Holy Child's basketball program for all levels. Provide and display a willingness to work with the Athletics Department, administration, staff, student- athletes, and parents. Support players in the college selection and recruiting process. Develop and organize out of season training, tournaments, and player development. Below are the qualifications for this position:
Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, coaches, and community. Experience coaching/participating in basketball at the high school or collegiate level. Knowledge of applicable league rules. Excellent organizational and motivational skills. About Connelly School of the Holy Child
Connelly School of the Holy Child Founded in 1961 by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus as a college preparatory school for girls grade 6-12. The school is part of a network of 33 Holy Child schools in the United States, Europe and Africa, which is guided by the educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly. Holy Child enrolls approximately 300 students every year from the Washington, DC metropolitan area as well as across the globe. Holy Child creates a personal learning experience with an 8 to 1 student to faculty ratio and offers fine arts programs as well as competitive sports teams in soccer, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, cross country lacrosse and more. Service is part of the Holy Child curriculum and students last year completed 5,000 hours of community service.
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