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Head Men's Basketball Coach
The Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis is seeking to hire a Head Men’s HS Basketball Coach at its Lutheran North Middle and High School campus. Lutheran North is a diverse educational community whose unity is in Jesus Christ. Our community is very strong and well supported. Our education is college preparatory, our expectations are high, and our community is a family. For more information, refer to the website: http://www.LNcrusaders.org.
About this position:
- This position could stand alone or may be combined with a teaching role if the candidate’s qualifications meet the school’s need.
Summary of Duties and Areas of Responsibilities:
- Oversees the entire men’s basketball program which includes JV, freshmen, and middle school teams.
- Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
- Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
- Works closely with the athletics director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
- Enforces disciplined and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
- Instructs players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercise.
- Assesses player’s skills; monitors players during competition and practice.
- Determines game strategy.
- Supervises athletes before, during and after practices and competition.
- Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
- Models exemplary Christian behavior and maintains appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
- Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms, as appropriate.
- Distributes and collects equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students.
- Submits list of award winners at the end of the season.
- Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
- Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
- Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents and community stakeholders/members.
- Develops a relationship with coaches from the feeder Lutheran schools and recruits their athletes.
- Organizes an offseason training program, sets up a schedule for team camps, and summer league play.
- Attends coaching seminars, workshops, and researches to stay current with the latest coaching strategies to improve his/hers coaching skills.
- Utilizes social media to promote the team, school, and players in a positive Christian way.
- Oversees each athlete’s behavior and academic success in the classroom and works with the Dean of Students to nurture the student athlete.
- Keeps accurate stats to share with local media and interested college recruiters, and update school records.
- Qualifications:
- Espouse and minister in accordance with the school’s philosophy of Christian education and the Lutheran church (LCMS).
- Excited to share his or his faith and develop strong Christian relationships on and off the court
- Excited to work in a diverse, urban setting
- Possesses a current teaching or substitute certificate with 60 or more college credits earned.
- 3+ years’ experience as a head basketball coach at the high school or college level preferred.
- Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
- Must be able to pass background screening including fingerprinting.
To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to: Regina Welsh, Office Manager at: Rwelsh@LNcrusaders.org
Providing excellent co-ed, Christian education for grades 6-12 in Saint Louis, Missouri.
