Head Basketball Coach

Job Overview The head coach is responsible for overseeing the entire sports program, ensuring program success, and serving as a role model for student-athletes. Reporting and Supervision REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals. SUPERVISES: The head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of elementary through high school coaches and work with the appropriate booster clubs to ensure program success. Coaching Responsibilities

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
5. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.
6. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
7. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
8. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

Administrative Duties 9. Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events. 10. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees. 11. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility. 12. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites. 13. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes. Student Responsibilities 14. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development of student athletes not only in the assigned sport, but as students and citizens. 15. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct. 16. By his/her presence at all practices, games, and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant. 17. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant. 18. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies. 19. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians. 20. Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible. 21. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection. Finance and Equipment 22. Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications. Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations. 23. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. 24. Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same. 25. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing. 26. Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition equipment. 27. Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times. 28. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment. 29. Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty. 30. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use. Public Relations 31. Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings and post season banquets. 32. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner. 32. Works positively with all members of district coaching staff in all sports to promote the general success of all programs. Works with staff to provide speed and strength training to develop multi‑sport athletes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sourcewell