Basket Ball Clinic Coach
Bank Street College of Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

Bank Street School for Children - Children's Programs

Role: Basketball Clinic Coach (Part-time role)

Schedule:

Weekly on Monday's from 7:15 am - 8:15 AM (from October 1, 2024 -October 31st, 2024; opportunities for occasional substitute work)

This position runs along the SFC school calendar for the month of October.

Job Summary:

Bank Street School for Children's (BSC) seeks a coach for our Upper School morning basketball clinic. We seek a dynamic individual who embodies our BSC sportsmanship, integrity, and youth development values. Our basketball coach will conduct practice sessions under the supervision of the after-school director and auxiliary programs team. The ideal candidate will have experience coaching 5th-8th grade students and understanding social and emotional learning.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct 1 to 2 weekly clinics; willing to coach as early as 7:15 am.
• Build relationships with students, faculty, and family members
• Enforce BSC principles and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Model and encourage positive youth behaviors.
• Supervise students and staff members during games and practices.
• Is an effective communicator who can mentor students.
• Model professional leadership and behavior by adhering to BSC rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students
• Oversee the safe transfer of children to daytime classes
• Candidates must possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required, and Bachelor's degree preferred
• Has basketball playing experience or coaching experience with youth-aged athletes. Experience working with school-age children.
• Experience with youth sports and family engagement activities preferred.
• Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team, as well as develop skills in working with individual children, small groups, and the whole class.

ABOUT US

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.

Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.

At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.

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