Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach

Job Title:
Girls Basketball - Head Varsity Coach

Reports To:

Building Principal and Athletic Director
Work Days:
Winter Sport Season
Stipend:
Schedule 1stipend schedule on teacher contract. Range: $4760-$6800. Placement on schedule based on experience.

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. 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. The coach will upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has the ability to organize and supervise an entire Girls Basketball Program at the High School Level.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Has substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
• Serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
• Certification(s) with ISBE or NFHS/ASEP (or have the willingness to receive the certification(s))

REPORTS TO:
The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.

GENERAL:

• 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.
• The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments.
• 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:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Mascoutah Community Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Is aware and meets attendance requirements for public/staff/departmental meetings.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes and promotes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff.
• Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.
• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
• 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.
• Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.
• Advises, coordinates and supports a staff of high school assistant coaches and advises middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of…