Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Position Type:
Buckingham Athletics/Activities/Head Coach

Date Posted:
3/19/2026

Location:
Buckingham Athletics
QUALIFICATIONS:


1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.

2. Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (preferred)


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.


REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in


conjunction with the high school principals


JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training


necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same


time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially


acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of


accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills


through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.


GENERAL: 1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's


image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable


responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is


taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good


mental health.

2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury


factor and due process predicaments.

3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to


function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach


shall exercise common sense and good judgment.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Buckingham County School Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the


sports program.


2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and


interprets them for staff.


3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through


proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.


STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:


4. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs


conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.


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 and demonstration in student athletes


the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.


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. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office


within 24 hours.


20. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.


21. 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.


22. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.