Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach

Job Summary

Potential teaching positions may be available elementary through secondary.
Season runs November through February

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

• Inspire and encourage creativity and enthusiasm in others.

• Adheres to all financial policies of the school in regard to the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.

• Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies.

• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork and team statistics in a specified time and manner.

• Submits athlete rosters to the Athletic Administrator before the first practice, one week before the first game, any changes to student information on the roster, inventories (copy to office manager as well), final season statistics and alphabetical list of award winner immediately following the season (list includes number of awards earned and the class of the athlete.).

• Ensures that proper form(s) (insurance, attendance, medical) are obtained and current.

• Ensures that all student athletes are eligible, insured, have paid their fees, and are in good physical condition from the beginning to the end of the season.

• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.

• Reports and secures approval from the Athletic Administrator of all adults associated with their sport.

• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries.

• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, parents, community, staff and the media.

• Attends or delegates attendance of Assistant Coach to all League Coaches meetings.

• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all school policies and procedures.

• Assures a certified coach is present at all practices and games.

• Ensures that proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms and updated inventories are adhered to.

• Arranges, in conjunction with the Athletic Director, transportation for athletic participants.

• Arranges hotel room reservations for all overnight events except State competitions.

• Checks and secures all office, storage room, outside doors, locker rooms and all lights after last player leaves after games and practices (Head Coach may delegate this responsibility to an Assistant Coach).

• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.

• Ensures that medical and safety requirements are adhered to.

• All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

• Supervise and control athletes while traveling to and from games during practice and competition

• Travels with student athletes on the team bus, when applicable, both to and from games.

• Ensures supervision of students in locker rooms, at home and away games, and ensures appropriate behavior.

• The ability to meet the time commitment of this position without conflict to other duties or responsibilities.

• Issue and maintain athletic equipment

• Assist in the supervision and maintenance of home playing area

• Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.

• Ensures that medical and safety requirements are adhered to.