Girls Basketball Program Director

Qualifications: Master’s degree preferred; previous basketball coaching experience; excellent communication skills; demonstrated leadership and organizational skills; ability to work positively with students, parents, and staff

• Responsible for the comprehensive oversight of the SCPS basketball program, student athlete, academic progress, and related functions.
• Monitors the academic progress of student athletes and ensures their playing eligibility; addresses issues or concerns with student athletes.
• Coordinate schedules for practices, games, and tournaments.
• Keeps the athletic department abreast of new regulations and relates or translates information as it affects basketball operations.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for student-athletes by promoting character development, leadership, accountability, and teamwork
• Coordinates all aspects of team travel to include meals, buses, etc.
• Submits and monitors basketball budget.
• Establish program philosophy, goals, and standards of conduct.
• Coordinates Summer basketball camps.
• Assist with tryouts, team selection, and player evaluations at MS and HS levels.
• Performs head coaching duties during practice sessions or games; plan and conduct effective practices focused on skill development, teamwork, and strategy
• Complies with all Georgia High School Association and Savannah Christian policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Head of School.
• Communicates effectively with the athletic director, staff, athletes, and parents.
• Coordinate all parent volunteer personnel.
• Responsible for Maxpreps and maintaining rosters, schedules & scores.
• Recruit and retain coaches that are mission appropriate & approved by the AD. Supervise, evaluate, and collaborate with assistant coaches.
• Represent Jesus Christ in your daily walk through speech, actions & attitude.

Teaching Positions Available: All teaching positions will be considered. Head Strength & Conditioning, MS STEM, Physical Education/Health candidates will be given priority. Additionally, the Girls Basketball Program Director must:

• Display a personal and professional behavior reflective of the characteristics of a Christ-follower
• Reflect excellence in curriculum content, planning, alignment, and delivery
• Demonstrate expertise in instructional practices, management, and assessments
• Establish an engaging learning environment and positive student relationships
• Contribute to collegiality, community, and school expectations
• Professing Christian with a Biblically sound faith experience that is clearly communicated.Holding a core belief in Biblical integration within a framework of academics, with the ability to implement and expand such a framework.
• Possessing the ability to create, direct, and maintain a total program that provides continuity and training that prepares students for performances, competitions, etc.
• Leading through service, encouragement, and strength.