Head Boys Basketball Coach

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Keep informed of and ensures compliance with all AHSAA rules.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Work with Athletic Director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements for all athletic activities.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Coaching Principles Certificate (NFHS or ASEP).
• Sports First Aid Health & Safety for Coaches Certificate (ASEP or PREPARE).
• Complete coaches’ portion of NFHS Sportsmanship Course.
• Complete NFHS Concussion course.
• Complete NFHS Heat Acclimatization course.
• Must have an active CPR certification each year with AED Training.
• Complete NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of sport.
• Specific knowledge of subjects assigned.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.