Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

The Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coaching position will be attached to a full time faculty/staff position within the school. The coach is responsible for motivating, supervising and directing student athletes to achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and schedule practices and games.
• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement.
• Teach and improve student athletes the fundamentals and principles of basketball.
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules.
• Ensures the proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all basketball/athletic equipment and uniforms.
• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of individual athletes and opposing teams.
• Plan strategies/game plans for each game.
• Arranges transportation for student athletes (may include driving) to practices and games.
• Provides direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for games.
• Call plays and make decisions about strategy and player substitutions during games.
• Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous coaching experience and participation in a college or high school sports program preferred.
• Ability to work well with a variety of students, parents and other coaches.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.