Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach- HS Seasonal Temporary
CoachCorner
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Sep 2, 2025
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
Full job description
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach- HS Seasonal Temporary
Academic Year
2025-2026
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
St. Anthony Catholic High School, a private, college preparatory High school for young men and women, is seeking an Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach. This seasonal part-time position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in growing the Basketball team into a competitive program. Position is expected to coach sport within the mission of St. Anthony Catholic High School and our Core Values of Honesty & Integrity; Community; Service & Social Justice; Scholarship; and Holistic Education. The Head Boys Basketball Coach reports to the Athletic Director.
Benefits
This position is not benefits eligible.
Job Duties
Job Duty Name
Essential Duties
Description of Job Duties
- Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport;
- Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach;
- Assesses players skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of athletes;
- Assists with determining game strategy;
- Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition;
- Attends all practices and games throughout the season; game attendance will require travel based on schedule;
- Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury;
- Models good sportsmanship behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators;
- Follows rules and regulations of TAPPS guidelines;
- Participates in special activities to include senior night, athletic banquet, and pep rallies;
- Works with the head coach regarding eligibility, inventory, and other related paperwork;
- Attends staff meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Possess effective coaching techniques and skills;
- Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of basketball;
- Strong communication skills with ability to remain professional and collected regardless of the circumstances with students, parents, staff, or opposing team;
- Ability to consistently follow the mission of St. Anthony Catholic High School;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, teachers, parents and students;
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Required Education
High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Required Work Experience
Two (2) years of boys’ basketball coaching experience. Note that up to two (2) years of collegiate playing experience can substitute for coaching experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree;
- Experience as a player at a collegiate or professional level.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
- CPR certified or CPR certified within 15 days of hire.
- First Aid certified or ability to obtain within 15 days of hire.
Work Hours
Typical of assistant coach to include:
- Regular practice hours Mon-Fri after school (school days only) from 3:30-5:30pm.
- All games, both weekday and weekend mandatory.
- Special activity mandatory attendance based on schedule, to include senior night, athletic banquet, parents night, and pep rallies.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift sports equipment weighing up to 50 lbs waist high.
- Ability to effectively move about to appropriately demonstrate plays and drills in this sport during practice, as well as sideline coach during games.
- Ability to actively engage in games and events for extended periods of time.
- Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage faculty, staff, parents and students.
Posting Details
Posting Number
HS402PO
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Type
Part Time
Job Category
Temporary Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date
09/02/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to
Athletic Director
Salary
$2500 for the season
Open Date
08/20/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
This is a seasonal part-time coaching position beginning in September 2025 through standard end of season October/November 2025 based on team performance.
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
