KIPP — the largest nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools in the nation—has demonstrated, at scale, that all children have the potential to excel academically regardless of race or zip code. KIPP currently serves over 120,000 students in 270 schools across the country, including Indianapolis. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth grade students and has grown to serve 1,300 students across three schools. Of the students that attend KIPP Indy, 94% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 95% are African American or LatinX, 19% receive special education services, and 12% are designated as Emerging Bilinguals. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to create joyful, academically excellent schools in which teachers, students, and families are all united around the same goal of preparing students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond— so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

KIPP Indy Public Schools seeks an experienced Varsity Basketball Coach who will collaborate with the Campus Director to provide a robust, high-quality, and results-yielding season for KIPP Indy Legacy High. As a coach, they are responsible for coaching, training, and developing Legacy High athletes while modeling strong character and professionalism.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Athletics & Extracurriculars

• Collaborate with the Campus Director to plan and execute athletic events and practices
• Collaborate with the Campus Director on the recruitment, selection, and retention of players
• Serve as the lead point of contact for before or after school practices
• Work with the Campus Director to create, manage, and communicate floor schedules to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all risk management protocols (i.e. safety procedures, concussion protocols, etc.)
• Implement student athlete eligibility requirements, including academic grades and compliance requirement such as physicals and permission slips
• Lead campus-based efforts related to athletic resource management, including uniforms, equipment, and supplies; support with execution of pre- and post-season checklists
• Attend mandatory staff orientations/trainings and collection of HR materials; provide ongoing feedback to ensure alignment with KIPP values and expectations and participate in end-of-season evaluations
• Facilitate student and family orientations; reinforce the ongoing implementation of extracurricular handbook expectations for athletes, families, and visitors
• Collaborate with the Campus Director to request transportation and coordinate custodial needs
• Collaborate with the Campus Director to address parent concerns/complaints; escalate to the Director of Student Life (DSL) as necessary
• Support the DSL and Campus Director in maintaining IHSAA eligibility requirements
• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
• Consults with the Campus Director regarding any off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, pre-post tryout informational meetings.
• Models good sportsmanship behavior and maintains appropriate conduct toward the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.

Team

• Attend all coaches’ meetings
• Complete all mandatory trainings

COMPETENCIES

• Develops mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships based upon trust, respect, and achievement of common goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the cultures of the community served.
• Follows through on commitments and promises with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Proactively plans, promotes collaboration and uses communication systems to engage stakeholders, timely convey decisions, and take follow-up actions to support decisions
• Takes initiative, anticipates problems, and demonstrates flexibility when plans or situations change
• Manages time and resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively, prioritizing efforts according to organizational goals.
• Seeks to understand the needs and motivations of students, and makes decisions with student best interests and needs in mind. Expects teammates and employees to do the same.
• Recruits, selects, and retains highly effective teammates; manages out those who do not meet expectations
• Models and encourages others to manage conflict openly and productively.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience coaching competitive basketball
• Deep belief in being part of and helping lead a multi-cultural, anti-racist organization
• Team-player capable of working both collaboratively and independently
• Highly organized, resourceful, and accountable, with strong attention to follow through and detail
• Proactive and creative problem-solver; ability to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions

COMPENSATION
Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. Teachers are also eligible for performance-based bonuses.

KIPP Indy Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.