Assistant Basketball Coach - ASD

Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

Position: Assistant Basketball Coach

Location: Alabama School for the Deaf

Reports to: Athletic Director / Principal

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled, and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers, Early Intervention services, traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential, day, and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility known as Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), the state’s largest employer of adults who are Blind. AIDB’s three K-12 schools — Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, and Helen Keller School of Alabama — provide specialized educational services that empower students to achieve their full potential.

Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share a commitment to leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Previous coaching or playing experience

• Valid Driver License

• AHSAA Coaches Education Program certification or obtain certification before any practice attended

• A sign language proficiency level of INTERMEDIATE PLUS according to the AIDB evaluation system

• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Alabama Teaching Certificate

• Assistant or Head Coaching experience at the middle school, high school, or collegiate level

• Valid CPR certification

• CDL with Alabama School Bus endorsement

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaching & Program Development

• Technical Instruction: Assist the Head Coach in demonstrating knowledge of basketball offenses and defenses; effectively teach these skills to student-athletes during practices and games.

• Practice Management: Assist the Head Coach with the organization, execution, and supervision of all practice sessions (including spring, summer, weekends, and evenings). Practice schedules are maintained under the direction of the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

• Scouting & Strategy: Assist in scouting opponents to prepare game plans; support the Head Coach in ensuring games are videotaped for review and maintaining the team video library.

• Program Growth: Collaborate with the Head Coach and Athletic Director to continuously improve and develop the athletic program.

• Honors & Recognition: Assist in collecting and reporting individual and team statistics for Deaf All-American consideration and other athletic honors.

Communication & Relationship Management

• Stakeholder Rapport: Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff, parents, students, alumni, and public-school personnel.

• Inclusive Communication: Demonstrate proficiency in communicating with both Deaf and hearing individuals. Must show a dedicated commitment to the AIDB Communication Policy in both theory and practice.

• Media Relations: Assist the Head Coach in reporting game results to newspapers and appropriate media outlets as needed.

Student Supervision & Safety

• Continuous Supervision: Maintain strict supervision of all Alabama School for the Deaf (ASD) students during away trips, games, and team functions, ensuring an AIDB staff member is present at all times.

• Travel Logistics: Assist with pre- and post-game meal logistics, including supervising student behavior in restaurants and managing related receipts and paperwork.

• Health & First Aid: Evaluate and treat minor athletic injuries using basic first aid; refer serious injuries to the school infirmary and prioritize player safety in all training philosophies.

Operations & Administration

• Compliance & Training: Complete required courses in Concussion, Heat Acclimatization, STAR Sportsmanship, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

• Licensing: Obtain a CDL with School Bus endorsement within six months of hire and maintain yearly Alabama School Bus Driver’s License certification (including physicals) as assigned.

• Logistics: Assist with bus pick-up, driving, cleaning, and return. Help prepare and submit requests (meals, equipment, transport) to the Head Coach or Athletic Director in a timely manner.

• Equipment Oversight: Assist with laundering practice and game uniforms; maintain an organized inventory of all equipment, gear, and supplies.

• Record Keeping: Assist the Head Coach in maintaining updated files for student-athletes, including statistics, participation years, and awards.

School-Wide Support

• Off-Season Engagement: Support the broader athletic department during the off-season (e.g., concessions, ticketing, camps).

• Extracurricular Involvement: Assist with school-wide activities including clubs, organizations, and social events.

• Professionalism: Attend professional clinics, area tournament meetings, and coaching associations as required.

Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

SALARY:

0-3 years of experience $4,000.00

4-7 years of experience $5,500.00

8+ years of experience $7,000.00