Assistant Basketball Coach 26/27 SY

WELCOME TO INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

At IPS we believe in the transformative power of education. We work collectively every day to prepare our students for success in the classroom and in life by providing equitable high-quality educational experiences across our family of schools. IPS is a place to make an impact, grow your career, and ensure every student has access to a high quality education, all while earning a good living in a district on the move. While the work is challenging, it is deeply meaningful and impactful. We seek innovators and trailblazers who bring varying experiences and expertise and share our belief that every child deserves access to an exceptional education.

As part of TeamIPS youll create lasting connections, find a sense of belonging, and feel supported to make a meaningful difference in students lives.

In return, no matter your role here, we expect a commitment to excellence and accountability. Youll be held to high standards. Resilience and passion are key-you must be adaptable, handling adversity with flexibility while putting students at the heart of everything you do. Ethical conduct, clear communication, and mutual respect are fundamental. Being a dependable, collaborative team player who builds meaningful relationships is essential.

Together we are Proving Whats Possible by building a community where everyone belongs and each student has the opportunity to fulfill their potential.

A Career in IPS Offers…

Purpose and Impact

• Essential Contributions: In every non-teaching and non-leadership role, your work directly supports the success of IPS students and schools. Whether youre maintaining facilities, providing student services, or managing administrative operations, you play a key part in ensuring an equitable and high-quality educational environment.
• Belonging and Community: IPS is a place where every employee is valued. Youll join a supportive community that promotes respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to serving students and families.

Professional and Personal Growth

• Training and Development Opportunities: IPS offers a variety of training programs to help staff build new skills and grow professionally. This includes access to development opportunities for administrative, technical, and operational roles, as well as pathways to becoming a certified teacher.
• Skill Enhancement: Whether youre new to your role or seeking to deepen your expertise, IPS provides resources and support for continuous improvement.

What We Expect

• Professionalism and Reliability: Every role at IPS is vital to the districts success. We expect staff to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to providing excellent service to students, educators, and families.
• Collaboration and Communication: IPS values teamwork. Working collaboratively with your colleagues ensures a supportive environment for all. Clear communication and mutual respect are key to maintaining this culture.
• Flexibility and Problem-Solving: As a large, dynamic district, IPS needs staff who are adaptable and proactive in solving problems to meet the ever-changing needs of students and schools.

JOIN US

Indianapolis Public Schools is more than a workplace; its a community where purpose, impact, and belonging come together to help Prove Whats Possible - in your career and in your school. If youre ready to embrace challenges, strive for excellence, and make a meaningful impact, IPS is the place for you.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY

The Assistant Basketball Coach assists with all coaching related activities, developing and sustaining a successful program with a strong emphasis in skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, developing character, with a degree of discipline.

The Assistant Basketball Coach will play an integral part in developing the IPS feeder system. They will develop players coming into their programs from elementary schools with varying skill levels and prepare them to potentially play at the high school level.

It is imperative that the successful candidate demonstrates a proven aptitude for coaching, illustrated by a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and the ability to help produce results. The Assistant coach will report to the Head Coach, Athletic Coordinator, and performance will be evaluated by the Athletic Coordinator and Principal.

The boys basketball season will begin in the month of October or November and conclude in the month of December or January.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Sufficient knowledge of the sport of basketball.
• Ability to motivate, teach, and recruit qualified student-athletes.
• The ability to handle stressful situations and keep tempers in check.
• Exhibits high standards of professional ethics and conduct.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Assist with planning, organizing, promoting, and conducting tryouts for the sport.
• May be required to work with the Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator to schedule contests.
• Helps coach during each game.
• Helps develop appropriate training programs and practice schedules.
• Helps study the skills and abilities of each student-athlete on the team and puts them in position to be successful and contributes to the team success.
• Creates a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of student-athletes.
• Travels with student-athletes and team personnel on the team bus, both to and from games.
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
• Helps enforce discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Helps supervise student-athletes in locker rooms at home and away games and ensure appropriate behavior.
• Helps ensure the rules and regulations of conduct and eligibility of student-athletes are effectively communicated and followed throughout the year.
• Helps work to build relationships with IPS high school programs to familiarize students with playing at the next level.
• Professionally represents the school and the district in interactions with students, parents, crowd, staff, officials, competition, and others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but should be expected to increase in certain circumstances.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move athletic equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to demonstrate the proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.