Girls Middle School Basketball coach

Under the general direction of the Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, this position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student-athletes so that they have the opportunity to achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in their respective sport.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary (if applicable).
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observe players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Illinois Teaching License.
• ASEP Certification.
• Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate.