Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

To be in charge of the boys’ basketball program grades K-12 to help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with the athletic director.
• Understands and maintains the standard of the Fennville athletic handbook.
• Develops the coaching staff within the program.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Is an integral part of the program’s youth and developmental program.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establishes/oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid teaching certificate and a degree program with a major or minor in physical education or equivalent hours and courses in coaching theory preferred.
• Experience in physical education, coaching, first aid, CPR and sports medicine.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of the district.