Men's JV Basketball Head Coach

French American International School

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

2-3 weekday afternoon practices; plus games on weekday afternoons, evenings and / or weekends)

Season starts November 4, 2024 and run until Mid February 2025

French American International School is seeking positive, passionate and knowledgeable coaches. The French American International Athletic Department operates within a K-12 independent school setting, working with over 600 students enrolled in grades 5-8th.

In keeping with the Mission of the School, the Jaguar Athletic experience is a journey, which will be a source of growth, pride and enthusiasm for all members of our community.

From the novice to the college-bound athlete, student-athletes have the opportunity to participate in competitive team and individual sports, developing healthy practices of mind, body and character for themselves, their teams and their school.

Our international community brings together people from many backgrounds. Together we strive to create a shared culture that develops compassionate, confident and principled people who will make the world better.

We base our community on these values : Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

Job Duties and Expectations

All head coaches and assistant coaches report directly to the Athletic Director and have the primary responsibility for administering all levels of their sport.

The successful candidate will be required to follow the procedures of the high school’s athletic program, as well as those of the International and California Interscholastic Federation.

Communication

Coaches will provide clear communication for student-athletes and families regarding expectations and philosophy. In the case where a conflict arises coaches will be available to help seek resolution at the appropriate time which will not take place immediately before or after a contest.

Player Development

Coaches will assist in the total development of all student-athletes by using positive methods to create an ideal learning environment therefore helping them through their life journey, not just their athletic journey.

Coaches will create and implement a meaningful practice structure to enhance instruction, development, and effective use of time for all members of the team within the program.

Player Evaluation

Coaches will use a holistic approach when evaluating a student-athlete using qualities such as skill, character, integrity, leadership, coach ability, and a love for the sport.

Skill alone will not supersede the Core Principles of the Jaguar family. Coaches will select student-athletes that best represent our School’s Mission without regard to ability or status.

Coaches will incorporate a student-driven, mid and post-season review that will be shared with the student-athletes.

Team Leadership

Coaches will foster an environment that will develop positive leadership qualities both on and off the field of play. Coaches will select Team Captains and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

SAAC) members based on character and leadership ability rather than athletic performance or status. Adhere to Chain of Command.

Coaches understand that coaching at our School is a privilege and not a right. They will uphold the Mission of the school and conduct themselves accordingly.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching at the middle school, high school, college or club level.
• Should have experience working, playing or coaching in a value-based athletic program.
• Must be reliable, prompt and dependable
• Must be able to have transportation.
• Ability to pass a full background check .

Applicants should include a letter of interest, current resume, and three references

Salary Range for this position is $4,500 - $5,500 depending on experience and team level.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

French American International School is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition.

We seek to increase the presence, representation and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual and bicultural students, faculty and staff;

and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI).

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