Part-Time Boys Varsity Basketball Coach

Varsity Boys Basketball Coach (Temporary Position)

Indianapolis, IN

Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

GEO
21st Century Charter School at Gary, IN is a national, non‑profit network of open‑enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award‑winning K‑16 GEO Academies Model begins with personalized, competency‑based learning and accelerates students into post‑secondary immersion as early as 9th grade.

GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school – at no cost to families.

Principal and Administrative Team

This is a part‑time, temporary position.

The Varsity Boys Basketball Coach is responsible for all coaching related activities, developing and sustaining a successful program with a strong emphasis in skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, developing character with a high degree of discipline. Additionally, the head coach is responsible for monitoring the academic progress of their student‑athletes and promoting the program throughout the community. The successful candidate demonstrates a proven aptitude for coaching illustrated by a strong work ethic, organizational skills and the ability to produce results.

The coach reports to the Administrative Team at the school.

• Understands the fundamentals of the game.
• The ability to motivate, teach and recruit qualified student‑athletes to reach their full potential.
• Must have exceptional leadership skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• The ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• The ability to handle stressful situations and keep tempers in check.
• The ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds; focuses on resolving conflict; listening to others without interruptions; remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit and environment.
• The ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing.
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedures manuals and regulations.
• The ability to write general reports and correspondence.

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in education preferred.
• At least three years of prior successful coaching experience preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certified strongly encouraged.
• Ability to motivate, teach and recruit qualified student‑athletes.
• Ability to foster positive human relationships and to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community.
• The varsity coach must exhibit high standards of professional ethics and conduct.