Website ashley.foster@parkdayschool.org Park Day School
K-8 Private School
Overview of School
Park Day School offers an outstanding co-educational K-8 program to over 335 students. The school community embraces the ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity of Oakland, is rooted in the tenets of progressive education, and reinforces collaborative, interdisciplinary learning in context. Our student-centered approach cultivates deep thinkers and compassionate and courageous citizens who shape a more equitable and sustainable world. Park Day School is located in the vibrant Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
Overview of the Position
Practice and games take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The coach must be available from 3:30pm – 6pm. Season runs December 3 – March 6. Reporting to the Athletic Director, the school seeks an indoor basketball coach for Park Day School’s Girls Middle School teams and the Boys Middle School Team. Teach fundamental basketball skills to students who have a range of athletic experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and lead warm up activities to bring students from Park Day School to the practice gym 1 mile away.
- Develop and lead basketball practice, teaching basketball fundamentals, developing student skills, and educating on the rules of the game
- Teach and model good sportspersonship and collaborate with other coaches during games
- Communicate with the athletic director regarding written messaging to parents/families, and communicate directly with families around practices and games
- Monitor student safety and assure students are picked up by their approved adults at the conclusion of practice and games
Job Qualifications
- Coaching experience or experience managing, training, and leading groups of students
- Ability to uphold and reinforce school policies and procedures with students and families
- Fingerprinting and TB requirements
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Professional communication skills with staff, students, and families
Compensation
