Job Description:
Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis, is accepting applications for a Boys' Head Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Please email a letter of application and resume to the Athletic Director, Salih Cavdar at salih@gsastl.org.

School Link to Apply: https://grades.ms.gsastl.org/Core/Staff/RemoteManager.aspx?uc=JobOpenings&schoolId=5049

Job Summary
The position is responsible for coaching student-athletes in-game strategies and techniques to prepare them for
athletic competition and life. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Essential Duties
1. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in
the sport.
2.  Assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions.
3. Develops a regular practice plans and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team
development.
4. Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities and transportation for practices and competition.
5. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment,
and techniques of the sport.
6. Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team
improvement.
7. Determines the game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
8. Establishes and maintains standards of student-athlete behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
9. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
10. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
11. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students.
12. Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program. (Holds state required certifications for coaching)
13. Models sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and
spectators.
14. Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, PTO, teachers, and other organizations.
15. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment,
supplies, and uniforms.
16. Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at
the end of the season.
17. Participates in special activities including parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
18. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other
related records as deemed necessary for the program.
19. Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
20. Participates in Post-Season games/tournaments organized by the state.
21. Participates in pre-season coaches meeting.