Head Sophomore Boys Basketball Coach

To provide knowledge, motivation and leadership in an interscholastic sport in which the student can excel to their full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to their total education including their physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development. Maintain academic eligibility as the priority.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate pre-season parent meetings for all levels of sport to review scholastic eligibility requirements, athletic code of conduct, team rules, injury prevention, and inherent risks of the sport.
• Work effectively with the athletic office to manage and coordinate practice and competition schedules throughout the off-season, summer, and in-season periods.
• Responsible for submissions of requests to purchase equipment, supplies and uniforms as needed, to the Athletic Director.
• Assume and maintain responsibility for inventory, selection and care of equipment.
• Maintain effective communication and cooperative working relationships with athletes, school administration, staff, students, parents and the community.
• Maintain good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, local youth programs, etc.
• Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Head Varsity Coaching experience or professional coaching/player level equivalent preferred.
• Ability to handle and react professionally to stressful situations.
• Demonstrated positive conduct and adherence to disciplinary guidelines in previous coaching positions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.
• Requires a proven verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on good sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes, and character.