Head Coach – Boys’ Basketball

The Head Coach must perform all duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Principal. In addition, they must assume the responsibility of the Assistant coach in his/her absence. The Head Coach is to ensure the athletes follow the rules of Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), Prince George's County Athletic Association (PGCAA) and National Federation High School Association (NFHS) that governs the sport.

Responsibilities:

• Contacting and communicating with the Principal, Athletic Director, and staff, etc. on a regular basis;
• Completing pre and post season inventories of equipment and uniforms;
• Assists head coach in running team practices; assists in teaching offensive and defensive concepts; oversees drills; provides group and one-on-one instruction; assists in player development; remains informed on student athlete's academic progress;
• Attending pre and post season meetings as scheduled by the head coach and director of athletics;
• Submitting rosters, medical forms, parent permission forms, practice schedules and scrimmages to the Athletic Director, assist in verifying student-athlete eligibility;
• Monitoring athlete academic progress and attendance records;
• Reporting scores and results to the athletic director;
• Participating in awards and school recognition programs;
• Supervising and assisting student-athletes in study hall;
• Reporting unsafe practice or game facilities and providing locker room supervision before and after practice and games;
• Establishing rules of conduct and sportsmanship for the team members and being sure all athletes are treated fairly and equitably, and are involved in the total school program.

Requirements:

• Must have previous leadership experience with exceptional leadership abilities;
• Must have experience with attention to detail, the ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize within a fast-paced rigorous environment;
• Minimum age 21 years old and possess a high school diploma;
• Must have a thorough knowledge of NFHS rules of the respective sport;
• Must have skill background and be familiar with current trends related to the sport;
• Completed or enrolled in the prevention and care of athletic injuries course;
• Completion in the CPR and First Aid and the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) or eligible for such certification;
• Excellent communication, organizational and administrative skills.