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Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit, coeducational, K-12, independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as “many arts” is reflected in the school’s ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader, Poly develops the unique intellect, talents, and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence, the creative arts, the camaraderie of team sports, and service to others.
Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students, nearly 65% of whom identify as Students of Color, are seen, heard, and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy, the love, and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. Throughout our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, students, faculty, and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves, each other, and our ever-changing world.
Within our community of care, Poly students build the confidence and capacity to think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty, Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful, purposeful lives.
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Position: Girls Basketball Coach
Responsibilities
The Girls Basketball Coach works under the direction of the Girls Varsity Head Coach and Athletic Director. This applicant should be a creative motivator, have effective communication skills, and possess a positive coaching style. This person must also set Junior Varsity level expectations for the basketball team while maintaining strong, healthy relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Terms of employment: Contract
Season: Winter (October - February)
Practices: Monday through Friday, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.
Contests: Times vary
Compensation: Hourly
Job Requirements
- Fosters the department and school philosophy and mission statement of Polytechnic School;
- Establishes philosophy and system to teach fundamental skills and techniques to his or her staff and student-athletes;
- Interest in fostering diversity, inclusion, and social justice to promote a healthy learning environment;
- Keeps informed and implements league bylaws, rules, and regulations, as well as those of the school’s Athletic Department handbook, CIF-SS Blue Book, and National Federation Rules Book;
- Sees that lower-level head coaches, assistant coaches, and student-athletes adhere to the CIF Code of Ethics;
- Coordinates contest transportation and early departure time and/or other special arrangements as discussed with and approved by the athletic director;
- Assists in the care and upkeep of facilities and equipment;
- Maintain team web page (rosters, results, etc.);
- Delegates supervision assignments to his coaching staff, including locker room, practice area, buses, locker room, away games, weight room, etc., to maintain safety;
- Attends appropriate meetings for CIF-SS, league, coaching staff, and Athletic Department;
- Helps represent the department at various events, including admission open houses, general parent meetings, banquets, etc.
Physical requirements and work environment
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Previous high school coaching or equivalent;
- Ability to supervise student-athletes;
- Ability to take instruction from the head coach and execute practice plan as needed;
- Driver’s license, insurance, and ability to drive school van;
- CPR certification (provided by Polytechnic School Athletic Department);
- Completion of CIF Coaches Principle Course, NFHS Concussion Course, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course, NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (provided by Polytechnic School Athletic Department);
- Instill the values of good character and fair play, along with acting as a positive role model.
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour