Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This individual is responsible for program building including planning, managing, and directing the program. Additionally, the candidate will review and adhere to VHSL and division policies and procedures, strive to develop the sports program by following established guidelines, and manage all aspects of the team including monitoring each athlete's academic progress, strength training and conditioning, and team practices. The individual, in collaboration with the athletic director will work on scheduling, evaluation of student athletes, and management of the program budget. The individual will process and submit all required forms on time, monitor and maintain use of facilities and equipment, and complete an annual inventory of all issued equipment. This is a part-time position (no benefits), but if an instructional vacancy for which a candidate qualifies is available, he or she will be considered to fill the vacancy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Instructs players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
2. Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
3. Assesses player's skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and is cognizant of the importance of each student athlete's behavior on and off the field of play.
4. Determines game strategy.
5. Supervises athletes during practices and competition.
6. Follows established injury protocols.
7. Models sportsmanship and appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
8. Maintains the equipment room in an orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
9. Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
10. Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
11. Distributes and maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
12. Models non-discriminatory actions in all activities.
13. Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
14. Develops a protocol for coach-parent communication; coach-student athlete communication.
15. Develops, in collaboration with the athletic director and administrators, a protocol for communicating concerns and/ or to report incidents, i.e., student injury, unsportsmanlike conduct, parent concern.
16. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the athletic director and administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of applicable VHSL rules and regulations is required.
2. Demonstrated success as a coach.
3. Experience coaching high school basketball preferred.
4. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
5. Qualified to teach in Virginia; current license preferred.
6. Current CDL with passenger endorsement highly recommended.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Duties performed typically in an athletics setting (practice facility, field, etc.). Performs professional work providing instruction for the assigned sport. Work requires prolonged standing and physical movement as it relates job-specific duties. Lifting of up to 50 pounds (more than 50 pounds with assistance) may be required. Vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for monitoring activities and participants is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director and Principal

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be performed by this employee. The employee shall be required to follow any other instructions and to do any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee. King William County Public Schools reserves the right to update or change this job description and related duties at any time

HOW TO APPLY: Applications may be completed online at King William County Public Schools ( Current employees may submit a letter of interest, resume and two professional references to Human Resources. Individuals who do not meet the minimum qualifications of the position or who fail to submit all requested information by the deadline date (if applicable) will not be considered. Applications will remain active for one year.

King William County Public Schools will conduct an on-site criminal background investigation (fingerprinting).

For more information, please contact :


Mrs. Tina Rudd , Director of Human Resources
King William County Public Schools
P. O. Box 185; King William, VA 23086
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King William County Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in its employment practices or educational programs and activities, as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.