Boys Varsity Basketball Coach

Reporting to the Athletic Director, an Athletic Coach is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so they may achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets/techniques necessary for individual and team achievement.
• Works with Athletic Director in planning and developing practice and game schedules, activities, and training programs.
• Ensures proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms.
• Arranges transportation for athletic participants as well as hotel accommodations for overnight events, travels with student athletes on team bus both to and from games.
• Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains necessary records and forms (insurance, attendance, medical); completes required paperwork and team statistics.
• Ensures that all student athletes are eligible, insured, have paid fees, and are in good physical condition from the beginning of the season to the end.
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles; supervises students at home and away games to ensure appropriate behavior; ensures appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletes are explained and followed.
• Checks and secures offices, storage rooms, outside doors, locker rooms, and lights after last player leaves premises after games/practices; inspects all facilities for health and safety concerns.
• Ensures medical and safety requirements are followed; completes District injury reports for any students injured within 24 hours of injury, even if student athlete does not see a physician.
• Secures approval from the Athletic Director of all adult volunteers associated with his/her sport.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Skill-based competencies include working well with diverse backgrounds; resolving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; building positive team spirit; leading/motivating adolescent students.
• Ability-based competencies include comprehending instructions and problem solving.