Madison Metropolitan School District
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Description
The Head Boys’ Basketball Coach will oversee the entire West Basketball Program and instruct the varsity high school basketball team. They are responsible for helping each student-athlete gain success by reaching their full potential in the classroom and on the field.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee training of basketball players in all positions in conjunction with the other coaches.
- Develop training plans for basketball players in conjunction with the other coaches.
- Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home games as directed by the Director of Athletics and Operations.
- Contribute to game line-up planning with other coaches.
- Attend and coach at all practices.
- Attend and coach at all games.
- Assist other coaches in monitoring team members’ practice attendance, school attendance, meet attendance and grades
- Assist other coaches in enforcing team policies.
- Responsible for providing kids feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior and team skills.
Qualifications:
- Current certification in first aid/ASEP/PACE.
- Current certification or must obtain within one month of employment and maintain CPR/AED certification from a national certifying organization.
- Must have a valid teaching license, or successful completion of an approved coach’s education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching
- Demonstrated ability to successfully coach in a diverse population.
- Ability to initiate and maintain open communication with staff, student athletes, and parents.
- Competitive experience in basketball at the high school level.
- Previous coaching experience with preference given to those with prior experience in basketball.