Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Overview

Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach )

Location:

Swansea High School

Job

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 1/20/2026
• Date Available:
  
  2026-27 SY
• Closing Date: 02/17/2026

Lexington School District Four Job Description

Job Title: Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Location: Swansea High School

Reports to: Principal & Athletic Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

• Demonstrated ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful varsity coaching experience as a head coach or assistant.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, continues to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through both instructions and actions.

• Professional teaching certification at the secondary level.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective classroom instruction in area of certification.
• Ability to manage regular teaching responsibilities while also leading the basketball program.
• Ability to engage as a productive member of the professional learning community.

The head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of assistant coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

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 knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

• 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 enough guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Lexington 4 Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
• Has knowledge of existing system, SCHSL and region 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 of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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…