Description
ISP Basketball coach Role Profile
Purpose of Role
The purpose of the Basketball Coach role is to support students in developing their basketball skills while fostering teamwork, discipline, and respect. The coach plays a key role in helping student-athletes grow both on and off the court by promoting healthy lifestyles, good sportsmanship, and commitment to academic achievement. This role contributes to the overall mission of the school by ensuring that athletics positively support student development, school spirit, and community values.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and deliver structured training sessions that focus on skill development, fitness, and tactical understanding of the game.
Coach the team during practices, games, and tournaments, providing clear strategies and feedback.
Promote teamwork, discipline, and respect among players, both on and off the court.
Assess and monitor player performance, providing individualized guidance for improvement.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all athletes during practices and competitions.
Collaborate with school staff/administration (or club management) to align athletic goals with academic and behavioral expectations.
Recruit, mentor, and develop players to build a strong, cohesive team.
Represent the team and school/organization in a professional and positive manner.
Skills:
Srong knowledge of basketball techniques, rules, and strategies.
Ability to teach and motivate athletes of varying skill levels.
Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Ability to maintain discipline, fairness, and respect.
Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to player development both athletically and personally.
Qualifications:
Previous experience coaching or teaching basketball at the school or youth level.
Coaching certification (where required by local regulations or school policy).
Experience:
Experience as a basketball player (school, club, or higher level preferred).
First Aid/CPR certification (preferred or required by school policy).
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.