Head Varsity Basketball Coach

Head Varsity Basketball Coach Salary Grade: Stipend

Division: Curriculum and Professional Development FLSA Status:

Reports to: Principal and Athletic Director Last Updated: 08/2009

Qualifications: Standard Arkansas Teaching License

Coaching Endorsement, NFSH Certification or ALP

Knowledge and background in assigned sport

Ability to work under the direction of the Athletic Director

Commercial Drivers License preferred.

General Summary: The Head Varsity Basketball Coach helps 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
Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved. Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season. Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests. Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms, as appropriate. Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork. Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present. Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in the coach’s sport. Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Contacts and Communication
Education and Experience
Certificate, license, or other legal credential required. Degree(s) required and area of major study. Kind and amount of prior job experience required. Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.