Job Description
Basketball Coach - Short Term Assignment Stratford School (), 1718 Andover Lane, San Jose, California, United States of America Req Monday, January 27, 2025 Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12 th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.
Stratford coaches will have the opportunity to grow through external professional development opportunities and internal training as founding members of Stratford Athletics. You will be able to build your program from the ground up, then adding sports teams as interest grows and your team develops to become a Varsity program. Ideally, you will have the opportunity to grow with your team and have the authority to hire coaches to replace your position on more junior teams, with support from the Athletics Department.
Stratford believes in intentional balance. Therefore, we will be working to create a consistent schedule for our student-athletes. Coaches will be able to create pre-season development plans, schedule in-season games, scout opponents, prepare practice plans, and assist with post-season sports performance training to ensure quality support for their teams.
Coaches will be paid hourly based on their previous experience, certifications (If any), and level of education.
This position is a temporary role, February through April
The responsibilities of the sports coaches will vary depending on the sport and needs, but in general, they will consist of some or all of the following:
Commitment to the well-being of athletes, development of the Stratford athletic program, quality coaching, and continued education on best practices.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Manage and administrate the scheduling of practice and games
Manage equipment, uniforms, and facilities
Travel on the school bus to away games and practice per the season schedule.
The ideal coaching candidate will have:
Experience coaching at the middle school level
A high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree encouraged)
Prior playing, coaching experience, or any combination of the two in the sport you seek to coach
Strong knowledge of your sport, including but not limited to knowledge of training and conditioning techniques and the ability to diagnose player deficiencies and prescribe sport-related corrective activities.
Skills and Attributes:
Coach athletes of different ages and skill levels
Communicate effectively
Access and utilize technology
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members
Wage Range $25.00-$50.00 Per Hour
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination. Other details
Job Function Middle School Education
Pay Type Hourly
Employment Indicator Temp
Min Hiring Rate $25.00
Max Hiring Rate $50.00
Travel Required Yes
Required Education High School
Stratford School
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Local area,