Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach

Athletic Program Administrator

JOB GOAL: To organize, administer, facilitate and maintain a successful athletic program in the School District of Lancaster

Essential and Marginal Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to paperwork deadlines – eligibility lists, team roster, transportation schedules, inventory sheets, equipment order forms, assistant coaches' evaluations, and various other paperwork required by the SDoL, LL League, and PIAA
• Attend yearly PIAA rules interpretation meeting
• Possess a thorough understanding of all PIAA and NFHS rules for the appropriate sport
• Attend trainings, clinics, or conferences provided by the athletic director
• Delegate duties to coaching staff
• Adhere to attendance, eligibility and discipline policies
• Collect and inventory equipment
• Meet with entire coaching staff, including middle school and McCaskey East coaches, a minimum of twice yearly (prior to the season and at the conclusion of the season)
• Provide opportunities for the middle school and McCaskey East coaches to assist in practices at the beginning of the varsity season
• Create positive relationships with community organizations and assist in building youth programs which develop fundamental skills and expose young athletes to their sport
• Provide input for youth programs that serve as feeder programs for the SDoL
• Actively recruit students at McCaskey, McCaskey East, and alternative schools
• Maintain student participation during the season
• Provide team building activities throughout the year
• Ensure that all coaches are positive role models for students
• Supervise coaches as they perform delegated duties
• Conduct thorough evaluations (written and discussed) of varsity assistant/JV coaches at the end of the season
• Participate in the middle school and McCaskey East head coach evaluations
• Prepare season-long, monthly, and weekly plans for preparation and improvement (instruction, drill, competition, conditioning, and recovery)
• Prepare and communicate a written practice plan for each practice
• Create daily practice plans which include clear objectives and organization that reflect season-long, monthly, and weekly plans
• Provide time for instruction, drill, and competition as appropriate
• Model respect toward athletes, official, opposing team and spectators
• Teach respect toward teammates, opposing team, officials and spectators
• Provide written communication to athletes and parents which define standards of behavior
• Administer consistent, fair and firm discipline
• Work in cooperation with SDoL administrators, teachers, and support staff
• Develop and demonstrate positive relationships with SDoL administrators, teachers, and support staff
• Provide year-round opportunities for athletes in the form of open gyms, camps, and/or competitive leagues
• Coordinate with the strength and conditioning coach to provide in-season and out-of-season training opportunities
• Promote athletes to collegiate programs
• Facilitate active and productive booster club and/or parent organization
• Organize and provide in-service, clinic and conference opportunities for middle school, McCaskey East, and McCaskey coaches
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with athletes and parents to assist with the selection of the appropriate post-secondary institution
• Communicate NCAA eligibility requirements to athletes and parents
• Visit McCaskey East and middle school teams during the season
• Facilitate the raising of funds through booster club/parent organization

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience coaching the sport at the JV/Varsity level
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification preferred or have the ability to obtain within two years
• National coaching certification preferred (ASEP/NFHS/Other Governing Body) preferred or have the ability to obtain within two years
• A strong understanding of basic fundamentals and movements of the sport
• A thorough knowledge of current trends, tactics, strategies, and skills of the sport
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, coaches, parents, faculty members and administrators
• Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds preferred
• Availability to organize and implement a year-round training program

Supplemental Information

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

TERMS OF CONTRACT: Hours indicated in SDoL/LEA Contract

EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated per the Athletic Handbook